Punjab Express Bureau
Chandigarh, September 18
Pioneer of Medical Sciences, a major project of SRSF associated with Govt. of Punjab and India conducted a Medical Conference, Health and wellness Program in Chandigarh.The program was chaired by Health and family welfare minister Punjab Chetan Singh Jauramajra.The program aimed to provide a platform to recognize and appreciate the contribution of the unsung medical heroes for their excellence and exemplary contribution to the society especially during the pandemic times.
Calling the medical and paramedical professionals as image of God on earth , Mr. Jauramajra conferred awards upon doctors and paramedical staff such as nurses,ward boys and security guards .
Addressing the gathering. Mr. Jauramajra said that medical professionals played a significant role in combating Covid, those were the times when even family members did not dare to come near their dying relatives but these professionals did their duty without any fear and saved lives with their efforts.
He added that reformation of health sector in Punjab is the top most priority of CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and his government will leave no stone unturned to make quality health services available in government hospitals.
He also laid emphasis on providing affordable medical education in the state so that youth of Punjab will not have to go to foreign countries for medical education by paying exorbitant fees.
Specially attended the function, Aam Aadmi party’s Rajya Sabha member Padam Shree Balbir Singh Seechewal a renowned environmetalist, stressed on protection of environment by invoking the Gurbani’s hymns stating ‘Pawan guru, Paani pita mata dhart mahatu ‘ which emphasises the importance of three pillars essential to life on earth.
On this occasion, a panel discussion regarding the life in the Covid times was also organised in which subject experts from medical, spiritual and psychology took part.Dr. Gurbir Singh, Dr. Digambar, Yogi Amandeep Singh and Reena Gupta underlined the importance of good mental health in today’s scenario as everyone of us is under some kind of stress which often leads to poor physical health.
Director SRS Foundation, Dr. Sajan Sharma said that with the help of Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government and under the able leadership of Health Minister Punjab Mr. Jauramajra,our organization is striving hard to make the health sector of the state of Punjab, as number one in the country.
Among others present on the occasion included MLA Dr. Charanjit Singh from Chamkaur Sahib and MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora from Moga, MLA Neena Mittal from Rajpura and Dr. Prabhjot Kaur District President AAP Mohali.
