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Budget 2026: Shaping India’s Healthcare Future Through Prevention and Innovation

Dr. Sachin Marda, Clinical Director,  Oncology Department, & Senior Consultant Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad

This year’s budget is a big step forward for healthcare in India. The government has announced important measures such as setting up five medical value tourism hubs, launching Biotech Shakti, boosting biopharma manufacturing, focusing on elderly care, training 1.5 lakh caregivers, and opening new Institutes of Ayurveda. These efforts will also strengthen India’s role in clinical trials.

For doctors, this is encouraging, especially with rising cases of diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. While new hospitals and infrastructure are welcome, prevention is the real key. India urgently needs large‑scale screening, early detection, and affordable cancer care, particularly in smaller cities.

Cancer incidences are increasing due to lifestyle changes, pollution, and late diagnosis. More funding for hospitals is good, but greater focus should be on preventive steps like tobacco control, nutrition awareness, vaccination, and screening for oral, breast, and cervical cancers.

Training healthcare workers, upgrading hospitals with oncology services, and making advanced diagnostics and treatments affordable are also essential. Healthcare should be seen as an investment in the nation’s productivity and dignity, not just an expense.

A stronger focus on prevention and equal access will help India become a global healthcare hub. The Heal in India vision can position the country as a leader in medical talent, innovation, and services worldwide.

The Budget 2026 is a promising step, and its success will depend on effective implementation. India now has the chance to move from treatment‑focused care to prevention‑based, holistic healthcare for all.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of any medical body or organization. 
The author is not a medical doctor; however, the insights shared are based on over a decade of working experience in the healthcare sector start-ups. 
Readers should consult with a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information related to their specific situation.

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