137 cancer drugs in india will be cheaper from next month. The government tries to tackle tragedy of poorer patients forgoing treatment. Former bank clerk was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. She filed a petition demanding government intervention.
People on low incomes in india dread illness, as cost of treatment can be financial ruin, especially for cancer patients. The measure is expected to reduce medicines prices by up to 70%. If a cancer is detected, people are too scared to pay for treatment.
India records 1.56m cancer cases annually - up from 1.39m in 2020. It is a significant public health challenge. Companies and hospitals likely to try to find loopholes to wiggle out of 30% cap.
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