Minister Mehta says government committed to constitutional right to health
Summary
Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta announced a Rs 96.377 billion allocation for health in fiscal year 2026/27, highlighting commitments to constitutional health rights, hospital infrastructure, national health insurance, and essential medicines production.
Key Points
- The government allocated Rs 96.377 billion for the health sector in fiscal year 2026/27.
- Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta emphasized commitment to constitutional right to health.
- Basic hospitals have been completed in 109 local units, with 336 more under construction.
- More than Rs 23 billion has been disbursed under the national health insurance program.
