COVID-19 pandemic underlines need for higher budget allocation for healthcare sector

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COVID-19 pandemic underlines need for higher budget allocation for healthcare sector

PTILast Updated: Jan 24, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

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The pharma sector which has played a leading role as the 'pharmacy of the world' said it expects support and incentives especially for research & development and innovation in the coming budget.

It is important to at least double the healthcare budget from last year's meager allocation. This would help improve access to affordable care for the masses, health sector leaders said.

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