‘Healthcare has received special attention’

Modi Government has addressed the current challenges facing the Indian economy by taking key measures. Healthcare has received special attention in the budget and the Government has put greater emphasis on providing quality affordable healthcare and strengthening the existing healthcare infrastructure. Setting up of 15 model rural health research centres will be an important step in providing access to quality healthcare.

Strengthening the network of AIIMS and launching new initiatives like Free Drug Service and Free Diagnosis Service are steps in the right direction. It has taken initiatives in proposing to set up two national institutes for early diagnosis and treatment of TB patients. The decision to set up new drug testing laboratories and strengthening 31 existing state laboratories is a noteworthy step, which will provide assistance to the States’ Drug Regulatory and Food Regulatory Systems.

– Dr. Rajiv Modi, Chairman & Managing Director, Cadilla Pharmaceuticals