PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ reference to Diabetes reflects Govt’s concern: Singh

Citing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reference to Diabetes as the theme of this year’s World Health Day during his “Mann Ki Baat” radio broadcast on Sunday, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that this reflects the Government of India’s serious concern for controlling the rapidly spreading epidemic of Diabetes in this country.

Prime Minister’s reference is not only a matter of encouragement for the entire Diabetes fraternity, but also entrusts the responsibility upon us to live up to the task of prevention and control of Diabetes as well as other Non-Communicable diseases, which is the major challenge for 21st century India, he added.

Speaking as chief guest at the inaugural session of International Workshop on Kidney Transplant on Sunday, Dr Jitendra Singh also lauded the Government’s decision to set up kidney dialysis units across the country, particularly in the light of the fact that Diabetes is the major cause of end-stage kidney disease in India.

He also thanked the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for having announced in Budget the setting up of such units which would be a great relief to thousands of patients across the country who require dialysis but are unable to afford it.