PM Modi inaugurates RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi
On 20 October 2024, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital and listed five pillars of India's health strategy.
Summary
On 20 October 2024, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital, which offers consultations and treatment for various eye conditions. He said Kashi is becoming a healthcare hub of Purvanchal, and that India's health strategy today has five pillars: preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis of disease, free and low-cost treatment, good treatment in small towns, and expansion of technology in healthcare.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 Oct 2024
- Place
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Hospital
- RJ Sankara Eye Hospital
- Five pillars
- Preventive care; timely diagnosis; free/low-cost treatment; good treatment in small towns; technology in healthcare
Practice MCQs 1 questions
While inaugurating the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi (20 October 2024), the PM listed five pillars of India's health strategy. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: D — Mandatory private health insurance for all
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the five pillars are preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis, free and low-cost treatment, good treatment in small towns, and expansion of technology in healthcare.