New Delhi/Chandigarh, Nov. 28 -- Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday said that ASHA workers will now ensure that every person above 30 years of age undergoes regular health screening, enabling early detection of serious health concerns such as diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension, and cancer. Addressing a gathering as the chief guest at the national health conference jointly organised today by Sarv Kalyankari Trust and SRS Foundation in Delhi, the national president of the BJP, said the aim is to ensure treatment reaches people at their doorstep. "The objective of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is to provide the best medical facilities to the people of the country, and at the same time, prevent diseases even before they develop. For this purpose, the network of wellness centres has been expanded, where regular check-ups will help detect diseases in time," he said. AIIMS-Rishikesh chairperson and renowned spine specialist, Dr Raj Bahadur, said that amidst rising medical expenses, the Ayushman Bharat Scheme has proven to be a lifeline for the poor. "Over 42 crore Ayushman cards have already been issued, providing eligible citizens with cashless treatment up to Rs.5 lakh. Before (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee-led government, India had only one AIIMS. The Vajpayee administration established six more AIIMS, and now, under the Modi government, 23 AIIMS are functioning nationwide, delivering healthcare at par with top medical institutions," he said. On the occasion, more than 25 doctors from across the northern region were awarded on the occasion. Dr Raj Bahadur was felicitated with a lifetime achievement award in orthopaedics & medical education leadership. Among others honoured include Dr Tejpal Singh for global excellency in structural biology & drug design, Dr Nitin Shankar Behar, excellency in gastroenterology & advanced endoscopy, Dr Gurvinder Pal Thami for exemplary leadership in medical administration & dermatology. Dr Jaamanti Bakhshi, excellency in ENT & Head-Neck Surgery and Dr Surinder Singh Rana, distinguished contributions in Gastroenterology & Medical Research....