Government Steps Up Efforts to Make Cancer Treatment Affordable

Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring affordable and accessible cancer treatment amid rising cases in India. The government regulates the pricing of essential cancer medicines and is expanding medical colleges to increase the number of doctors without compromising quality.

Health Minister JP Nadda has reaffirmed the government's dedication to providing affordable and accessible cancer treatment, especially amid the growing number of cases in India.

Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha, Nadda highlighted that cancer cases are increasing by nearly 2.5% annually, with over 15.5 lakh cases reported each year.

Nadda detailed that essential cancer medicines and some additional drug combinations are price-controlled by the government, leading to significant cost savings for patients. Additionally, the government is boosting healthcare infrastructure by expanding medical colleges and increasing MBBS and postgraduate seats.

(With inputs from agencies.)