More than 90% adults vaccinated with the first dose

The Prime Minister was addressing after virtually launching the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute's second campus in Kolkata.
More than 90% of India's adult population has already gotten a single dosage of the vaccine, he claims. "More than 1.5 crore youngsters have also received the first medication in only five days," he added.

Modi hailed the country's scientists, vaccine makers, and health-care workers for their contributions, dedicating the success to the entire country and all governments.

"The new campus will go a long way toward providing West Bengal residents with inexpensive, cutting-edge healthcare, particularly for the poor and middle classes. We have made another significant step forward in our goal to provide the greatest medical care to every person of the country "According to the Prime Minister.

He stated that the government began the year with vaccinations for youngsters aged 15 to 18 years old. At the same time, India has reached the historic milestone of producing 150 crore – 1.5 billion vaccination doses in the first week of the year.

"Achieving a total of 150 crore doses in less than a year is a remarkable accomplishment and a representation of the country's willpower. According to him, it represents the country's newfound confidence, Aatmnirbharta, and pride. As the number of cases of the Omicron variety rises, this safety net of 150 vaccination doses becomes even more critical "Modi stated the following.

Total of 150 crore doses in less than a year is a remarkable accomplishment.NAtional Health Executive/wikipedia

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"Bengal has also received over a thousand new oxygen cylinders and over a half-thousand new ventilators. In addition, 49 PSA new oxygen plants have begun operations in the state "The Prime Minister brought it up.

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Ayushman Bharat plan is becoming a global benchmark in terms of accessible and inexpensive healthcare. "More than 2 crore 60 lakh people have gotten free treatment in hospitals throughout the nation as a result of PM-JAY-Ayushman. Patients would have spent 50 to 60 thousand crore rupees in the absence of the plan, according to estimates. The Ayushman Bharat initiative also assisted around 17 lakh cancer patients "he stated.

(IANS/PR)

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