The move, part of the 2024-25 fiscal budget, is expected to significantly impact the affordability of healthcare for poor patients. Experts warn that the first-ever sales tax on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases will increase the costs by 25% to 30%. This tax will also severely affect the budgets of public hospitals, leading to […]
The projects include 32 ongoing and 30 new initiatives, with a focus on improving healthcare facilities across the country. Sources claimed that Rs5.56 billion has been allocated for ongoing projects, while Rs3.35 billion has been earmarked for new projects. The ministry has also proposed allocating Rs200 million for the construction of four basic health units […]