Haryana Targets Anaemia, Cancer Eradication; Health Budget Soars by 275%
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News18•30-01-2026, 19:15
Haryana Targets Anaemia, Cancer Eradication; Health Budget Soars by 275%
- •Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced the state's primary focus on eliminating anaemia and cancer, aiming for affordable and quality healthcare.
- •Cancer screening tests will increase for early detection, with financial aid of Rs 3,000/month for stage 3 and 4 patients; a 50-bed Atal Cancer Care Centre is operational in Ambala Cantt.
- •Free travel in government buses is provided for cancer patients and one attendant for treatment.
- •Under the anaemia-free India campaign, Haryana's anaemia rate dropped from 59% to 53%, moving the state from fifth to third nationally.
- •The health budget has seen a historic 275% increase, from Rs 2,646 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 9,942 crore in 2025-26, alongside efforts to address doctor shortages and expand MRI facilities.
Why It Matters: Haryana prioritizes eliminating anaemia and cancer, boosting healthcare budget, and expanding medical facilities and staff.
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