Tamil Nadu was a kingdom of love, he said, adding that medicine was not just science by a service to humanity. By speaking kindly to patients doctors and healthcare professionals could give them a hope of healing which would cure half of their diseases.
Chennai: Launching 'Nalam TN,' a digital portal that would strengthen the State’s health care system by providing access to the State government’s health services, Chief Minister Vijay handed over financial assistance for government medical colleges under the social responsibility initiative.
Speaking on the programme at the Presidency College premises on Tuesday, Health Minister K G Arunraj described it as a watershed moment for the State’s healthcare sector and wanted the newly appointed doctors and health inspectors to provide compassionate care to patients.
A true leader was not one who sat on a chair and issued orders but one who took a seat in the hearts of the people and acted with an understanding of their sufferings and that was what was happening under the leadership of Vijay, who was acting with humanity, love and compassion, he said.
Tamil Nadu was a kingdom of love, he said, adding that medicine was not just science by a service to humanity. By speaking kindly to patients doctors and healthcare professionals could give them a hope of healing which would cure half of their diseases.
The appointed doctors and health inspectors should provide treatment combined with love and compassion to maintain the trust of the poor and simple people who come to government hospitals, he said.
Nalam TN was a non-profit organisation created for the development of government hospitals and through that business houses, businessmen and members of the public could donate directly to the government hospital of their choice with complete transparency, he said.
The event, which started with the singing of the Tamil Thai Vazhthu and concluded with the rendition of the national anthem, a departure from the recent practices as it did away with the controversies that had erupted recently in the State with the singing of Vande Mataram and the national anthem twice, saw representatives of various organisations handing over financial assistance for government medical colleges under the Social Responsibility Fund initiative.
The chief minister also unveiled the portal's logo at a function held at the Presidency College auditorium in Chennai. According to the government, the platform has been developed to improve the infrastructure and services of government hospitals while enabling transparent public contributions through the Social Responsibility Fund.
During the event, representatives of various organisations handed over financial assistance for government medical colleges under the Social Responsibility Fund initiative.
Vijay also dedicated new medical buildings and modern healthcare equipment worth Rs 139.47 crore to the public. He issued appointment orders to 2,144 healthcare personnel, including 751 doctors and 1,393 health inspectors selected through the Medical Services Recruitment Board.
The chief minister personally presented an appointment order to Prashanthi, who was selected under the differently-abled category, and congratulated her during the event.
