VP Calls For Medical Research To Tackle Global Health Challenges
C. P. Radhakrishnan urges innovation, ethical technology and compassion in healthcare at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences’ 40th anniversary celebrations.
- Vice-President urges stronger medical research and innovation
- India’s medical education capacity expands, he says
- Technology and compassion must guide healthcare delivery
- Doctors urged to lead anti-drug awareness efforts
GG News Bureau
Vijayawada, 26th Oct: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called on medical institutions to strengthen research and innovation to address pressing healthcare challenges, as he attended the Ruby Jubilee celebrations marking 40 years of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Congratulating the university on completing four decades, the Vice-President said the institution reflected the vision of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and legendary leader Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. He noted that NTR’s public service and leadership extended beyond regional boundaries.
Medical Research And Innovation In Focus
Highlighting the expansion of medical education under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Radhakrishnan said India’s medical colleges had increased from 387 before 2014 to 846. He also cited a rise in MBBS seats from around 51,000 to more than 1.4 lakh and postgraduate seats from approximately 31,000 to over 86,000.
The Vice-President said the next priority should be to strengthen medical research and develop solutions to healthcare problems affecting people worldwide. He expressed hope that researchers from the university would earn global recognition for their contributions to medical science.
He encouraged the institution to engage with leading universities to expand research opportunities and expose students to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital health, telemedicine and advanced diagnostic tools.
Technology Must Go Hand In Hand With Compassion
Radhakrishnan stressed that technological progress in healthcare must be supported by scientific validation, patient safety, data privacy and ethical responsibility. He said technology could support medical professionals but could not replace the compassion and human connection central to the doctor-patient relationship.
He also urged doctors and healthcare professionals to take an active role in raising awareness about drug abuse. Describing the fight against drugs as a shared responsibility, he called on the medical fraternity to help build a drug-free society.
During the programme, the Vice-President joined attendees in taking a pledge against drug abuse and released a souvenir marking the university’s 40-year journey.
Andhra Pradesh Governor and university Chancellor S. Abdul Nazeer, state minister Kolusu Parthasarathy, Vice-Chancellor Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, National Medical Commission Medical Assessment and Rating Board President Dr. M. K. Ramesh and other dignitaries attended the event.
