Increase awareness on health schemes: Guv

Lucknow: Highlighting the government’s efforts to improve healthcare accessibility, Governor Anandiben Patel on Sunday officials, politicians and others to spread awareness about schemes and ensure they reach the intended beneficiaries.She also emphasized on the importance of public participation in achieving optimal health outcomes.Addressing the crowd at the Atal Swasthya Mela in Rajajipuram, the governor emphasized on the progress made in issuing Ayushman Bharat cards, with 50% of eligible beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh covered.She commended the launch of the Viksit Bharat Yatra, aimed at bridging the gap and informing remaining eligible individuals about various government run scheme’s benefits. “Everyone must collaborate to make this dream of universal healthcare a reality,” she asserted.Patel praised former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dedication to national development and acknowledged his unparalleled contributions. She lauded the Atal Arogya Mela for reaching out to underprivileged communities, providing free consultations and diagnoses to residents who often face long queues and limited access to hospitals.The Governor stressed on the importance of preventive healthcare, urging the public to prioritize good hygiene and healthy dietary habits. She identified these as key factors in preventing chronic diseases, highlighting the detrimental effects of unhygienic conditions and unhealthy snacks, particularly for children.Patel also talked about the crucial role of cleanliness in disease prevention, urging corporators and the public to ensure that sanitation standards are maintained.“With a clean city, Lucknow can become a healthier city,” she stated.She hopes that the government’s ongoing efforts to provide safe drinking water to all citizens will further pave the way for a healthier future.