Delhi doctors, hospitals hail Budget's focus on mental health, cheaper cancer medicines
Published on: Feb. 1, 2026, 7:36 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Reflecting on this proposal, Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director of Max Healthcare, said, The proposal to establish regional medical hubs is a timely and strategic step towards positioning India as a global destination for medical value travel. Explaining the broader impact of the initiative, he said that by integrating clinical care, education, research, AYUSH and post-treatment rehabilitation, the initiative addresses the entire continuum of care that international and domestic patients increasingly seek. The Budget also announced a Rs 10,000-crore Biopharma Shakti initiative over five years to strengthen domestic biopharma manufacturing and improve healthcare affordability.
