UNION BUDGET 2025: TRANSFORMING CANCER CARE IN INDIA

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, brings a focus on affordable cancer treatment. With important policy changes, the government is set to make life-saving medicines and diagnostic tools more accessible to millions.

Key Highlights

• Customs Duty Exemptions on Critical Cancer Drugs
• Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (Breast Cancer)
• Osimertinib (Lung Cancer)
• Durvalumab (Lung & Biliary Tract Cancer) Impact: Reduced costs for patients and better access to advanced treatment.
• Lower Duty on Medical Equipment
• X-ray tubes and flat panel detectors for medical imaging now come with reduced customs duties. Impact: Cheaper diagnostic services, enhancing early cancer detection. Boost in Healthcare Budget
• National Health Mission (NHM) allocation increased to ?36,000 crore (up from ?31,550 crore). Impact: Strengthened healthcare infrastructure and better patient care. 200 Day-Care Cancer Centres Nationwide
• Special centres to provide outpatient chemotherapy and cancer care, reducing patient burden on hospitals. Impact: More accessible and convenient treatment options across India.

By reducing the cost of life-saving medicines, improving diagnostic affordability, and expanding cancer care infrastructure, the government is prioritizing public health like never before. These reforms will not only benefit millions of patients but also strengthen India's healthcare system for the future.

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