As doctors grow older, concerns around cognitive decline and patient safety are prompting tough conversations worldwide. While US hospitals are piloting age-linked assessments, India continues to rely on self-regulation, raising critical questions for the future of healthcare.
For patients staring at a life-or-death choice, duty-free does not mean affordable—and hope remains priced like a luxury.
Without fixing funding in healthcare, improving training quality, and accountability, relicensing risks becoming another box-ticking exercise.
White bread isn't the only one to watch out for. Many multigrain loaves in stores are made with refined flour and hidden sugars. Experts say choosing the right bread, like whole grain or sourdough, matters for nutrition and blood sugar control.
The 2026-27 Budget estimate has made drastic cuts to the funding of pollution control boards, CAQM, and NCAP.
With a sharp rise in health research funding, the government's new Biopharma Shakti programme aims to push India beyond generics and position it as a global hub for innovation, even as duties on costly cancer and rare disease drugs are removed.
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Budget 2026 promises expanded mental health institutes and workforce training, but as youth suicides rise and clinicians burn out, experts warn infrastructure alone won't fix a system struggling to deliver timely, evidence-based care where it's needed most.
Budget 2026 brings relief to cancer patients as the government removes import duty on 17 life-saving cancer drugs. From breast cancer to leukemia treatments, this move is expected to lower costs and ease the financial burden on families.
Cancer staging is not just a medical label, it defines hope, survival, and dignity. As doctor suggests, early diagnosis saves lives, reduces suffering, and protects families from devastating emotional and financial costs.
Handcrafted ByOur Editors The Union Budget had room for cancer care, mental health, biopharma, and even wellness narratives. But in a country choking on pollution and chronic respiratory disease, lung health barely featured. What we don't budget for, we quietly accept as collateral damage.
In a major relief for cancer patients, the Union Budget 2026-27 has exempted basic customs duty on 17 life-saving drugs. The move aims to make advanced cancer treatment more affordable and accessible in India.
Tax relief for select cancer drugs offers hope, but broader health spending stays anaemic.
The Union Budget marks a shift in health priorities, placing cancer care and mental health at the centre. With a push for affordable cancer drugs and stronger mental health infrastructure, healthcare is framed as long-term national capacity. The emphasis is on building systems, not just treating disease.
Union Budget 2026-27 brings major relief for cancer and rare disease patients by cutting import duties on costly medicines. The government has also proposed customs duty exemption on seven new rare diseases.
From life-saving vaccines to advanced cancer therapies, biopharmaceuticals are quietly transforming modern medicine. Made using living cells and biological processes, these drugs are changing how diseases are treated, offering more precise, effective, and targeted care than traditional medicines.
Union Budget 2026-27 has given a strong push to traditional wellness systems like Ayurveda and yoga. New institutes, skill training programmes and medical tourism hubs form the core of the government's healthcare roadmap.
Doctors warn that fatigue, breathlessness or sleep issues often seem harmless but may signal serious illness. Ignoring persistent symptoms delays diagnosis, while early medical attention can mean simpler treatment and better long-term outcomes.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has placed healthcare and biopharma manufacturing high on the government's priority list in the Union Budget 2026-27. A Rs 10,000 crore allocation over five years aims to make India a global hub for biologics and biosimilars.
Doctors warn that weekend symptom googling often replaces timely care. While online searches raise awareness, delaying a doctor visit can allow simple problems to turn serious. Persistent symptoms need attention, not weekend anxiety.
