Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday congratulated the Government Dental College and Hospital in Jamnagar after it was awarded the prestigious National Award by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. This marks the second consecutive year the institute has received the recognition, bringing pride to both the institution and the state.
In a post on social media, CM Patel praised the efforts of the college, writing, “Well done Gujarat! Maintaining oral health is extremely important for health care. The Government Dental College and Hospital in Jamnagar has been awarded the prestigious National Award for the second consecutive year by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, for its special organization of various programs to create public awareness about oral and dental health as well as the harms caused by tobacco use. This honor is a matter of pride not only for the institution but for the entire Gujarat.”
The award recognizes the college’s extensive public outreach initiatives, which included awareness drives on oral and dental health, alongside highlighting the dangers of tobacco consumption. Health experts have consistently stressed that early awareness can reduce the risk of oral cancer and other tobacco-related illnesses, making such campaigns vital.
