President Draupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of a service mindset for young doctors entering the medical profession. Speaking at the first convocation of AIIMS Mangalagiri, she urged them to prioritize patient care and deliver excellent medical services to uphold the dignity of their profession. She began her address by paying respects to Mangalagiri’s Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, invoking blessings for the well-being of the country.
The President advised students to balance their focus among respect, study, and research. "Fame and prestige come through outstanding patient care. A spirit of service, continuous learning, and innovation are key to earning success and respect in society," she remarked. She also challenged young doctors to address healthcare needs of rural, tribal and remote communities, and demanded collective efforts to build a healthier, more developed India.
Speaking on India's reputation globally for world-class medical services, the President saluted the efforts of Indian doctors. "Medical technology and education should make services accessible and useful to all. The dedication of Indian doctors has placed the country prominently on the global healthcare map," she said.
President Murmu acknowledged the foundational vision of AIIMS Mangalagiri: "Complete health care for all." Congratulating the first graduating batch, she called them ambassadors of this vision. She pointed out that a third of the graduating doctors are women, which would stand testament to India's advancement on becoming a developed society.
The President also advocated for yoga, pranayama, and lifestyle changes to facilitate holistic well-being among people. She congratulated AIIMS Mangalagiri on its feat of setting up the country's second cytogenetics lab and expressed confidence that it was going to produce much better results.
Union Minister for AYUSH and Family Welfare Pratap Rao Jadhav announced that kidney transplantation facility among the advanced medical services will soon be initiated at AIIMS Mangalagiri. AIIMS Director Dr. Madhubanandakar gave a short history of the institute and appealed for the allocation of 10 acres near the national highway to enhance trauma care services.
State Governor Justice Abdul Nazeer and Ministers Satyakumar and Nara Lokesh also attended the convocation to reiterate the importance of AIIMS in the state's healthcare map.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to supporting AIIMS Mangalagiri with the announcement of allocating an additional 10 acres for development. He also emphasized the vital contributions made post-state bifurcation, such as that of 183.11 acres of prime land along with investments in excess of ₹1,618 crores for state-of-the-art infrastructure.
"Mangalagiri AIIMS has attained 8th rank in the nation. I hope it will go up to the first rank. Its treatment at a minimal of ₹10 only is showing its mission," said the Chief Minister. He also shared plans for setting up a Research Block-School of Public Health and the IIT-AIIMS Joint Medtronic Center in Kolanukonda.
Chandrababu encouraged the medical students to learn from the background of President Murmu and adapt to emerging trends, pointing out that "medical" is now changing to "medtech" as deep technology is being incorporated into the field.
