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Union Budget 2026: The health sector has great expectations from the upcoming Union Budget, as it plays an important role in deciding the direction and quality of health services in the country. Experts believe that if the government increases the health budget significantly, it will strengthen primary health services and improve the availability of infrastructure, modern equipment and medicines in government hospitals. Incentive schemes are expected to be introduced to overcome the shortage of doctors and trained health workers, especially in rural and remote areas, so that access to health services can be increased equally.
What are the expectations of the health sector?
Expansion of health insurance coverage, preventive care, investment in digital health and medical research are also likely to be included among the major priorities of this budget. Dr. N.K. According to Soni, greater allocation for healthcare infrastructure, technology and preventive services will improve treatment outcomes for patients, especially in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Better access to digital health and insurance facilities will not only make treatment cheaper but will also reduce the financial burden on patients, thereby creating a strong and sustainable healthcare ecosystem.
There is also a widespread expectation that special attention will be paid to women and child health. Mansi Bansal Jhunjhunwala says that increased expenditure on maternal health, nutrition, timely check-up and newborn care will improve the health level of the society in the long run. Along with this, investment in telemedicine, digital platforms and modern medical technology will make it easier for patients to access better diagnosis and quality treatment.
Need to focus on women’s health
Regarding women’s health, experts also believe that focus on preventive and specialized care is the need of the hour. According to Dr. Sandeep Sonara, increasing access to facilities such as timely diagnosis, advanced imaging technology and minimally invasive surgery in both urban and rural areas will lead to better outcomes in complex diseases like endometriosis and will also reduce the social and economic burden in the long run.
Overall, the upcoming Union Budget is expected to bring strong structural reforms, technological innovations and inclusive policies in the health sector. If the government strengthens primary, preventive and specialized healthcare services in a balanced manner, it will vastly improve the accessibility, quality and affordability of healthcare services and India will be able to rapidly move towards a future-ready and equitable healthcare system.
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