New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The historic trade deal between India and the European Union will boost access to medicines as well as create more opportunities, said industry experts on Tuesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen jointly announced the conclusion of the “mother of all deals”, marking a historic milestone in India-EU economic relations and trade engagement with key global partners.As per the FTA, tariffs on 90 per cent of European optical,…
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New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.The experts also highlighted the lack of funds to in public health care institutions to deliver adequate services to a large number of patients and stressed the need to expand PMJAY to include outpatient care.“We advocate tax-funded Universal Health Care with a basic health package for all citizens a…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.The Union Budget will be presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 at 11 am.Citing the rising burden of non‑communicable diseases and cancers in the country, the expert urged the government to invest more deeply in public he…