Uttar Pradesh: ‘Encephalitis, Like Mafia, Has Been Wiped Out,’ Says CM Yogi Adityanath; Highlights Healthcare Expansion In Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, September 16, 2026: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that nine and a half years ago, every aware parent in eastern UP used to remain concerned upon seeing children suffering from encephalitis and losing their lives to the disease. However, that concern has now ended. He said that, like the mafia and mosquitoes, encephalitis has also been eliminated. “Now we are witnessing a new…
Gorakhpur, September 16, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that encephalitis, like a mafia, has been eradicated from the region. Nine and a half years ago, parents worried about children falling victim to the disease, but that concern has vanished. "We are now witnessing a new Gorakhpur and a new Uttar Pradesh in a new era," the Chief Minister proclaimed.
The government is constructing 10-bed dialysis units in all district hospitals throughout the state. In Gorakhpur, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) inaugurated a Charitable Blood Centre, showcasing its medical services and compassion. The CM attended the inauguration, where he toured the facility to observe the equipment and arrangements.
Under Adityanath's leadership, Gorakhpur's healthcare has transformed dramatically. BRD Medical College, once underperforming, has become a super-speciality centre, offering a wide range of treatments, including encephalitis. The medical college network has expanded, with numerous AIIMS and medical colleges established across 75 districts. The number of MBBS seats has more than tripled, and PG seats have doubled.
Blood donation is crucial, as donated blood cannot be manufactured. It is a symbol of compassion, saving lives. However, the current blood supply cannot meet demand. Doctors are urged to encourage voluntary blood donation and conduct awareness campaigns to address any potential crisis due to professional blood donors with diseases.
The Chief Minister praised the IMA's charitable efforts, highlighting the establishment of a free OPD at Sitapur Eye Hospital and the Gorakhpur Development Authority's cooperation in setting up the Charitable Blood Centre.
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