Srinagar, October 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called for closing the gap between urban and rural healthcare, saying advances in medical science must reach doctors and patients in villages as effectively as those in cities.
In a message to a conference on internal medicine organised by Government Medical College, Srinagar, Sinha stressed that access to modern diagnostic tools, treatment and medical knowledge should not depend on where a person lives.
He praised the college’s contribution to medical education and healthcare, noting that its graduates continue to serve communities across Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere in the country.
Highlighting emerging challenges, Sinha expressed concern over diabetes, hypertension, obesity, fatty liver disease and cardiovascular ailments. He urged doctors to give greater attention to prevention and early diagnosis, alongside treating existing illnesses.
The Lieutenant Governor called for stronger research suited to India’s diverse population and wider use of digital health services and telemedicine. He also emphasised that technology should support doctors’ judgement while compassion remains central to patient care.
Sinha encouraged young doctors to learn from experienced colleagues and urged senior physicians to share their knowledge. He also called for better working conditions and greater attention to doctors’ wellbeing, recognising the demands of their profession.
