Indian Medical Association (IMA) urges Indian government to increase health budget allocation to 2.5% of GDP and separate allocation for health determinants.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the Indian government to increase health allocation in the budget to a minimum 2.5% of GDP, advocating a tax-based health financing system. The IMA stated that current government spending on health is among the lowest in the world, at 1.1-1.6% of GDP. The association also urged separate allocation for health determinants like drinking water and sanitation in the budget.
July 06, 2024
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