Interim Budget signaling a commitment to bolster healthcare infra and services : Dr. Purohit

New Delhi/Bhopal: The Interim Union Budget -2024 presented today by Indian Finance Minister brings an array of developments , signaling a commitment to bolstering healthcare infrastructure and services said Dr. Naresh Purohit, Executive Member of the Federation of Hospital Administrators.

Reacting to the Interim Budget- 2024 , Principal Investigator of the Association of Studies of Healthcare Dr. Purohit told NewsOnRadar.com  that the initiatives announced today upgrading existing hospital infrastructure to increase medical colleges, harmonization of maternal and child care implementation, introduction of HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention, and the expansion of the U-WIN platform across for managing and intensifying immunization – will further strengthen systems and healthcare services across the country.
Noted Epidemiologist Dr. Purohit, pointed that with a focus on addressing critical healthcare needs, the budget not only reflects a strategic approach to public health but also indicates a broader societal investment. A sum of              Rs. 88,956 crore is allocated to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry in financial year (FY24) as compared to         Rs. 7,200 crore for FY23.

He averred that implementing ‘health for all’ is the foremost step to become a ‘developed nation’ by 2047.

“To achieve developed healthcare, the basic is health for all. This means the healthcare services should reach every person across the country.” he stated

“Developed nation is not only related to GDP or finances but it is development for every sector.” he added
Renowned physician opined that the government needs to focus on the health insurance for all as well.

“It is impossible to provide free healthcare to all. This means that the government should focus how to increase insurance cover for the patients,” he averred

He pointed that while India is an ultimate destination for healthcare, there are still a few measures to be taken.

“To reach the on of a developed nation, there are certain parameters that

needed to be checked. These parameters include decreased mortality rate, malnutrition, etc,” he added.

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• Naresh Purohit-MD, DNB, DIH, MHA, MRCP(UK), is an Epidemiologist, Advisor-National Communicable Disease Control Program of Govt. of India, Madhya Pradesh and several state organizations.)Dr.  Purohit is also Principal Investigator for the Association of Studies For Kidney Care.