Calling it ‘historic’, ‘bold’ and ‘committed to the common man’, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda welcomed Budget-2018 which had seen an 11.5% increase to the health budget. Stating that the Budget would change the socio-economic scenario of the country and aid in increased productivity for the common man, the Health Minister told a press conference: “The Budget will spur growth and development. kept aside’The Minister said the Budget was progressing towards universal health coverage and noted: “We are looking towards going away from diseases-specific treatment to providing preventive healthcare. That is why finance is not the problem, has never been the problem and will never remain a problem,” Mr. Nadda said. The Minister also highlighted the nutritional support scheme for TB patients.

Source: The Hindu February 02, 2018 15:45 UTC