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The Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, has sought to eradicate Kala-Azar from the country by 2015.
The Minister said at a conference here that the Indian Council for Medical Research has developed a non-invasive kit for dealing with this disease, which currently affects about four States. Other than Kala-Azar, measles and leprosy are among other diseases, on which the Ministry aims to deal with on priority.
The Minister added that the Government is currently holding consultation meetings with at least 12 Chief Ministers for establishing more AIIMs-like institutes.
He also warned of strong action against councils such as Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India.
Vardhan said he aimed to end the corruption and inefficiencies within these bodies. Several high-level bodies are looking into the structure, system and laws governing these councils. Vardhan has promised "radical changes" in these councils soon.
Further, he added that going forward health related research will be a top focus for the government in all areas -- rural health, vaccination, communicable/non-communicable diseases, nano technology, molecular biology and others.
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