Kolkata Hospitals Laud Union Budget for Healthcare Boost, Medical Tourism
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News18•01-02-2026, 20:00
Kolkata Hospitals Laud Union Budget for Healthcare Boost, Medical Tourism
- •Kolkata hospital officials welcome Union Budget's healthcare provisions, seeing potential benefits for patients from India and neighboring countries.
- •The Rs 10,000 crore 'Biopharma Shakti' initiative is expected to boost domestic biologics and biosimilars production, reducing import dependence.
- •Plans for five regional medical hubs are anticipated to enhance medical tourism, improve access to advanced care, and create employment opportunities.
- •Customs duty exemptions on select cancer drugs and integration of modern medicine with Ayurveda and Yoga are seen as steps towards holistic patient care.
- •The Budget is viewed as a positive move to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, expand access to therapies, and promote community-based care.
Why It Matters: Kolkata hospitals praise the Union Budget for its focus on healthcare, medical tourism, and patient-centric initiatives.
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