The coronavirus pandemic has put the spotlight back on the country's healthcare spending which is abysmally low at 1.3% of GDP. As budget day approaches the healthcare sector is expected to be featured centrally in the Finance Minister’s speech.
Here’s a look at some key expectations related to healthcare from this year’s Budget.
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