Budget 2025: 'Customs waiver on life-saving drugs won't benefit most patients'

Despite the import duty waiver on life-saving drugs for rare diseases announced in the union budget, patients might not benefit due to high prices maintained by patent monopolies. Activists call for generic production by Indian manufacturers and GST exemption on locally available drugs to effectively reduce prices and provide affordable treatment.

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Want youthful skin? Eat these 5 anti-aging foods daily - here's why

Aging is a natural process, but the right diet can slow down its effects, keeping your skin youthful and vibrant. Here are five anti-aging foods to include in your daily routine:

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Sun Pharma elevates Aalok Shanghvi as COO

Sun Pharma, India's largest drugmaker, has designated Aalok Shanghvi as Chief Operating Officer. Aalok, the son of promoter Dilip Shanghvi, has held various strategic roles since joining in 2006 and has been a whole-time director since June 2023. Sun Pharma reported revenue of ₹48,496 crore for FY24, with a market valuation of ₹4.17 lakh crore.

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World Cancer Day 2025: 6 facts you probably didn't know about cancer

Observed every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. It unites individuals, communities, and organizations to highlight the challenges of cancer and encourage action.

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Making India a global hub for healthcare: Suneeta Reddy, MD, Apollo Hospitals

This year's budget focuses on improving healthcare in India, with initiatives like 200-day care chemo centres, increasing medical seats, and promoting medical tourism. The government aims to encourage discretionary spending by boosting disposable income, facilitating better access to quality healthcare, and simplifying regulations across sectors.

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Budget 2025 impact: Pharma and Healthcare

The Budget 2025 has indirect positive impacts on pharma and healthcare sectors with the addition of 36 lifesaving drugs attracting a 5% customs duty. The budget plans to add 75,000 medical college seats over five years and establish 200 day care cancer centres by FY26.

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Union Budget 2025: Key healthcare moves for cancer treatment, gig workers, & medical education

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025-26 includes initiatives such as establishing Daycare Cancer Centres in all district hospitals, providing healthcare coverage for gig workers under PM-JAY, expanding medical education seats by 10,000, and ensuring broadband connectivity to all government schools and healthcare centres, particularly in rural areas.

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