Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Monday lauded Karnataka government for its handling of coronavirus situation
in the state. "I would also like to appreciate the efforts of the Karnataka
government in handling the Covid-19 situation, Modi said while inaugurating
through a video link the silver jubilee celebrations of the Rajiv Gandhi University
of Health Sciences here. "Virus may be the invisible enemy but our corona
warriors are invincible and in the battle against the invisible versus
invincible our medical workers are sure to win," he said. Modi urged people to
deliberate and ideate on telemedicine, how to make gains in the health sector
through 'Make in India' and how to incorporate more IT services into
healthcare. Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Governor Vajubhai Vala,
Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar, Deputy Chief Minister C. N.
Ashwathnarayan were among those who participated in the event. (IANS)