Faridabad: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasized the need for preventive and promotive healthcare at a seminar on “Health Challenges and Healthy Lifestyle” in Faridabad, Haryana. The event was organized by Arogya Bharti in collaboration with ESIC Medical College & Hospital.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya underscored India’s rich healthcare legacy, drawing inspiration from ancient medical pioneers like Charak, Sushruta, and Lord Dhanwantari. He highlighted meditation, yoga, and fasting as essential elements of preventive healthcare and commended Arogya Bharti for organizing wellness camps across the country to promote holistic well-being.
During his visit, Dr. Mandaviya inaugurated three cutting-edge medical facilities at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, marking a significant advancement in healthcare services for insured workers and their families. The newly launched Digital Mammography Services will enhance early detection of breast cancer with high-resolution imaging. The 1000 mA Digital Radiography Fluoroscopy (DRF) System will improve diagnostic accuracy for X-ray radiography and fluoroscopic-guided interventions, while the Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Application will aid in oncology research, RNA sequencing, and pathogen identification, paving the way for precision medicine.
In a tribute to India’s ancient healing traditions, Dr. Mandaviya also unveiled a statue of Lord Dhanwantari, the god of Ayurveda, at the hospital premises, symbolizing the integration of traditional and modern medical practices.
