Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 27: In a proud moment that reiterates the quality of healthcare in the city, Unity Hospital chairman Dr C P Habeeb Rahman was conferred the prestigious 'Best Medical Practices' award by the European Medical Association at the Arab Health Congress held in Dubai on January 20. The award was conferred in recognition of the best health practices at Unity Hospital for the past four decades.
In the process, Dr Rahman has made a comparison between the role of the European Medical Association (EMA) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and arrived at certain fine points that the Government of India can change in their approach to the IMA, for a better health delivery system in the country.
Addressing a press meet on Tuesday February 27, Dr Rahman suggested that similar to the European Parliament that takes the advice of the EMA on every matter related to healthcare, the Indian Parliament must proactively involve the IMA and should make use of the body at various levels including national, state and district level.
Dr Rahman also stressed the need to make sensible advancements in healthcare policy, taking every stakeholder into confidence. "The healthcare system has to be supportive for those who are contributing more towards the health delivery system," he said.
Speaking on the advancements in healthcare especially in the region, he said that Mangaluru has emerged as one of the best healthcare destinations in South India, taking into consideration several aspects such as quality healthcare, cost effective treatments, health camps and awareness programmes, nursing and medical education and many more aspects in medical care.
Mangaluru has the largest number of medical colleges in a radius of 100 kilometres and the number of people treated in the city is much more when compared to many other cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kannur and Chennai. The economy of Mangaluru is largely supported by education and healthcare institutions. It creates large employment opportunities, he said.
"Governmental bodies including the city corporation should consider these fine elements while implementing projects related to health and hygiene. All these factors are important for the progress of the society. The government should have more leniency towards doctors, nurses, paramedics, hospitals and institutions," he advised.