New Delhi: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda recently highlighted the Centre's rapid expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure while addressing the 10th Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi.

Congratulating the students, Nadda described ILBS as a globally recognised centre of excellence in liver care, education and research.

He said the institute has played a significant role in raising awareness about fatty liver disease through its clinical services, research and public outreach.

Addressing the graduating students, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda described the convocation as a momentous occasion in their academic and professional journey. Congratulating the graduating class, he said that they were privileged to receive their degrees from a globally recognised and renowned institution such as the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), which has earned distinction for excellence in patient care, medical education, research and innovation.

Highlighting the Institute's contributions to public health, Shri Nadda said that ILBS has emerged as a cornerstone in creating awareness about fatty liver disease among households across the country. Through its pioneering clinical services, research and public outreach, the Institute has significantly enhanced understanding of fatty liver disease, its risk factors, prevention and long-term health implications.

The Union Health Minister emphasized that the Government, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has adopted a comprehensive approach towards strengthening medical education by focusing on both its "hardware" and "software".

Source: Medical Dialogues - July 1,2026