LUCKNOW, Aug. 23 -- Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday said Uttar Pradesh has witnessed "historic progress" in healthcare over the past seven years, with the establishment of 17 new medical colleges, strengthening of rural health centres, and expansion of super-speciality facilities.

Addressing the seventh edition of UP Health Summit -- 'Swasth Bharat, Samarth Bharat: Together for a Healthier Future' -- organised at a city hotel, Pathak said: "The state is committed to ensuring last-mile healthcare delivery through free primary care in rural areas, dedicated Jachcha-Bachcha Kendras for safe motherhood and child health, digital solutions like the Sanjeevani App and a strengthened health workforce."

"Our focus remains on timel...