Doctors, health experts welcomed the initiative but cautioned that its success will hinge on funding and commitment to establishing physical infrastructure
Updated Feb 01, 2021 | 19:25 IST
The allocation of Rs 35,000 crores for COVID-19 vaccines and more if required, makes our glorious nation stand tall as a model for the world, said Prathap C Reddy, the chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group. 2021-22 Budget testimony to India s commitment to build stronger health system: Healthcare providers
New Delhi: Healthcare providers on Monday hailed the 2021-22 Union Budget, saying it provides the much-needed fillip to the health sector and is a testimony to India s commitment to not just fight back the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to build a stronger and resilient health system. The government has proposed a budget outlay of Rs 2,23,846 crore for health and wellbeing in 2021-2022, an increase of 137 per cent from the previous year, with Rs 35,000 crore earmarked for COVID-19 vaccine in the upcoming fiscal.