The Mother and child hospital super specialty and other specialised centres in Gandhi Medical College will be inaugurated on August 16. Health Minister T Harish Rao made this announcement during the college’s graduation ceremony. He praised the progress in medical education and emphasized the need for a strong healthcare system. Rao shared his vision of nurturing skilled doctors who provide excellent medical care.
Rao mentioned the history of Gandhi Medical College, which started as a private institution in 1954 and became a government medical college in 1956. He also highlighted the limited expansion of medical colleges in the past, especially during the rule of undivided Andhra Pradesh. Telangana is now leading in terms of MBBS seats and post-graduate studies.
The minister encouraged the graduates to choose government hospitals for their professional careers. He revealed plans to introduce reservations in postgraduate programs for those working in government healthcare institutions, as a way to reward public service commitment. Rao emphasized the nobility of the medical profession and compared doctors to sentinels guarding borders and farmers sustaining the nation.
Rao also mentioned the growing prominence of Hyderabad as a healthcare destination, with an increase in international patients seeking treatment. He stated that Hyderabad is becoming a global hub for IT, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
