Union Minister Jitendra Singh calls for mass public movement against non-communicable diseases

 

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that non-communicable diseases have emerged as one of the country’s biggest public health challenges and called for a mass public movement against these diseases. He said this while addressing the launch of the book titled ‘UNBROKEN: My Battle with Cancer and the Will to Lead’ authored by cancer survivor and former Senior Adviser in the Department of Science and Technology, Dr. Akhilesh Gupta, in New Delhi.

 

Dr Singh said, at present, the country faces not merely a lack of awareness but also the challenge of widespread health misinformation. He called for greater scientific awareness so that citizens rely on evidence-based medical advice while making decisions related to their health. He said, the country’s scientific ecosystem is steadily delivering world-class healthcare solutions suited to Indian conditions, while making cutting-edge treatments more affordable and accessible. The Minister noted that these efforts are helping India emerge as an important global destination for affordable healthcare innovation and bio-manufacturing.