Vijayawada:Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday urged Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) to forge partnerships with leading research institutions worldwide to strengthen medical research and provide students with greater exposure to global scientific opportunities.
Addressing the university’s Ruby Jubilee celebrations in Vijayawada as the chief guest, Radhakrishnan said international collaborations would enable medical students to access advanced research facilities, exchange scientific knowledge and contribute to solutions for critical health challenges.
Emphasising the need to promote a strong research culture among medical students and healthcare professionals, he expressed hope that someone from NTRUHS would one day win a Nobel Prize by finding a cure or breakthrough treatment for deadly diseases such as cancer.
Highlighting the growth of medical education in the country, the Vice-President said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the number of medical colleges had increased from 387 before 2014 to 846 in 2026. He said MBBS seats had risen by 172%, from about 51,000 to 1.40 lakh, while postgraduate medical seats had reached nearly 86,000.
Radhakrishnan also underlined the growing role of artificial intelligence and telemedicine in healthcare. While technology could improve diagnosis, treatment and access to medical services, doctors should not lose sight of the human touch in patient care, he said, adding that scientific advancement must go hand in hand with compassion and empathy.
Recalling the contributions of former chief minister and actor N T Rama Rao, who founded NTRUHS in 1986, the Vice-President said his legacy extended beyond cinema to public life and social development. He also credited NTR with helping address Chennai’s drinking water needs.
Calling for collective action against substance abuse, Radhakrishnan urged doctors and healthcare professionals to play a proactive role in creating awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and in building a drug-free society.
Governor S Abdul Nazeer, National Medical Commission Undergraduate Medical Education Board member Dr M K Ramesh, I&PR Minister K Parthasarathy, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, NTRUHS vice-chancellor Dr P Chandrasekhar and others attended the event.
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