Narendra Modi inaugurates HN Reliance Foundation hospital

October 25, 2014 10:09:17 pm

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Taking ahead from his digital media campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need of upgradation in medical science and telemedicine in the country during the inauguration of the recently refurbished Sir Harkisondas Nurrotamdas Reliance Foundation hospital in South Mumbai on Saturday (October 25) evening.

Narendra Modi along with Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani, Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao and nursing staff during the re-dedication and inauguration of HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday. (Source: Express Photo)

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“When our country is compared to other countries, the health care system in our country shames us,” Modi said. He added, “Instead of focusing on treatment of patients, the health care system must focus on preventive care. It takes less to invest in preventive care than in treatment.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by by Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani at the re-dedication and inauguration of HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday. (Source: Express Photo)

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While addressing several Bollywood stars and political dignitaries, including Maharashtra governor Vidyasagr Rao, present at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital’s inauguration, Modi emphasized on the urgent need to inculcate habit of hand washing as a preventive measure in the health care system.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted by Nita and Mukesh Ambani's children Akash, Anant and Isha. (Source: Express Photo)

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“The women and child mortality is still alarming in the country,” he said, adding that he read that 40 per cent child death in Pakistan is caused due to absence of hand-washing. “The roots of both the countries are the same and the situation is not very different in India,” Modi said.

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A host of celebrities Aamir Khan, wife Kiran Rao,Sachin Tendulkar, wife Anjali, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, Kokilaben. Seated behind them is Kareena Kapoor. (Source: Express Photo)

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After the launch of ‘Make in India’ campaign, Modi now encouraged the concept of foreign direct investment in the country’s health care system adding that telemedicine will benefit rural areas where expert knowledge can be used to conduct emergency surgeries. He also indicated that the Digital India campaign will be used to improve the telemedicine services in the country. Seen here with Nita Ambani. (Source: Express Photo)

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“It is not possible to bring sophisticated technology in general hospitals. FDI should be encouraged in bringing about medical equipment for benefitting rural areas,” he added.

PM Modi shares a light moment with Nita Ambani. (Source: Express Photo)

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Modi addresses the gathering as Nita Ambani looks on. (Source: Express Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented a memento by Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani as Governor of Maharashtra, C. Vidyasagar Rao, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani, Mukesh Ambani along with their children Isha and Akash Ambani look on at the re-dedication and inauguration of HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday. (Source: Express Photo)

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Lit up exterior of the hospital (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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Lit up exterior of the hospital (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

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Crowd waiting in anticipation to greet Shri Narendra Modi outside Newly built Reliance Hospital in Mumbai. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)