At an event at Gorakhpur's Babra Gavdas (BRD) Medical College, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the value of recognizing physicians for their skills and dedication. He gave the doctors high marks for their steadfast commitment to providing patients with care in trying situations. He emphasized that a physician needs patience in order to look out for the interests of both the patient and caregiver.

"It is the responsibility of doctors to respect the faith of common people in them through their hard work and dedication," the CM stated.

According to a UNI report, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects at the medical college and launched various new facilities in the public interest. He also distributed tablets and smartphones to MBBS and paramedical students.

Yogi stressed the profound emotional impact of illness on families, acknowledging the significant stress experienced when a family member falls ill. He noted that some patients are the heads of their families while others are children, underscoring the emotional and social stakes involved. He highlighted that financial stress has been substantially alleviated with large-scale assistance from the government through the Ayushman Yojana and the CM Discretionary Fund. However, he pointed out that the psychological and emotional challenges faced by the sick and their caregivers remain significant. He lamented the conflicts between patients and caregivers.

Emphasizing the role of healthcare providers, the CM stated that doctors should be recognized not only for their skills and service but also for their patience. He warned that a lapse in a doctor's patience could worsen a patient's problems. He added that a few kind words from a doctor could significantly improve a patient's condition and potentially give them a new lease on life, according to UNI.

He recalled a time when BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur was the sole medical institution serving the entire division. "At that time, there was no medical college in Basti, Ayodhya, Azamgarh or Devipatan division," he said.
Yogi noted that today medical colleges have been set up in many districts like Kushinagar, Deoria, Basti, Siddharthanagar, Gonda, Bahraich, Ayodhya, Ambedkarnagar, Sultanpur, Amethi and Azamgarh. Medical colleges have started functioning in Maharajganj, Shamli and Sambhal under public-private partnership model. Plans to set up medical colleges in Balrampur and Ballia are in progress, he added.

He emphasized how quickly the state is moving toward its objective of having one medical college each district. This year, admission to more than 10,500 MBBS seats will be available in Uttar Pradesh. It is anticipated that this will greatly reduce the state's physician shortage.In addition to providing top-notch facilities and resources to already-existing institutions, the government has founded additional medical colleges around the state.
These enhancements in healthcare facilities have led to remarkable progress," he said.

The CM noted that according to the National Health Survey, maternal mortality in UP has increased from 285 in 2011-2014 to 150-165 today and infant mortality has decreased from 57 to 30 to per 1,000 live births, he said.

To sustain and encourage this progress, he stressed the importance of continuous efforts to improve health and medicine and urged continuous improvement and the integration of innovative research, creativity and technology encouraged to
The Vice-Chancellor addressed the inaugural assembly about the tremendous transformations the university has seen over the past 30 to 35 years. He recalled a time when kids in the Northeast were at high risk for brain damage, and college credits and accreditations were at stake.
Facilities were dire, with overcrowded wards, insufficient beds, and poor sanitation. He shared his personal involvement in advocating for improvements since he first encephalitis patients admitted this year with no fatalities. He praised the interdepartmental coordination and teamwork that have made encephalitis control a model for the nation and the world.

During his address, Yogi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his significant contributions to BRD Medical College. He credited PM Modi with providing a super specialty block to tackle the encephalitis crisis, establishing an ICMR regional centre for critical investigations, and approving the opening of AIIMS in Gorakhpur in 2016.

The CM shared his experiences of interacting with patients, noting that despite the construction of medical colleges in nearby districts, patients from those areas, as well as Bihar and Nepal, continue to place their trust in BRD Medical College. He highlighted the institution's growing reputation, stating that BRD is now competing with AIIMS, a renowned name in the medical field.

He underscored the importance of digital platforms in the medical and health sectors and suggested forming MoUs with key institutions to deliver services through digital methods. "To equip medical students with digital skills, the government is providing tablets and smartphones, aiming to empower the youth and support their aspirations," he said.

During his visit, the Chief Minister inspected various facilities at BRD Medical College, interacted with patients, and distributed fruits while wishing them a speedy recovery. He also visited the Emergency Life Support Lab and inquired about emergency treatment from the doctors there.