Cuttack, July 26: Medical profession is a vow of service, said President Droupadi Murmu here on Wednesday.
The President was gracing the annual function of SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack.
The President said, “Medical profession is a vow of service. One cannot become a good doctor until one has sincerity towards service and commitment to the society.”
“Healthcare is important for any society. With the advancement in medical sciences, we have been able to save precious lives. I urge students to focus on research,” said Murmu.
She said that developing new medicines is as important as prescribing the existing one. She added that research would give a new identity to Indian medical scientists in the world.
The President was happy to note that starting from a small Pilgrim Hospital, SCB Medical College and Hospital became one of the leading institutions where people from not only Odisha but also from other eastern States come for treatment.
“The alumni of this institute are excelling in their respective fields and providing healthcare services not only in India but also in different parts of the world and bringing laurels to the country. I am confident that students of this institute would continue to serve humanity and bring glory to the nation.”
“Developing new medicines is as important as prescribing the existing one. Research would give a new identity to Indian medical scientists in the world,” said President Murmu.
