From praise for cancer treatment cost cuts to calls for more R&D incentives, reactions reflect diverse views on fiscal health policies. ( Excerpts from their statements)
Jyotsna Govil, Chairperson of the Indian Cancer Society:
“Our Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has relieved the cancer patients by announcing the cancer treatment medicines. The exemption of customs duty on three cancer medicines is a significant step forward. Also, the initiative and public investment in digital infrastructure and innovations will vastly improve access to essential health services for people in Tier 2, Tier 3 and rural areas. The government’s commitment to healthcare will provide the much-needed support to countless cancer patients across the country.”
SOURCE – Express Healthcare
