Maharashtra proposes 2 Cancer, 8 District Hospitals: Minister Prakash Abitkar
Prakash Abitkar
Mumbai: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar announced on Thursday that the state government has proposed the construction of two cancer hospitals and eight district hospitals across the state to address the rising number of patients and reduce the dependence on expensive private healthcare services.
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Speaking to Hindustan Times, Abitkar said, “With a rapid rise in patients and expensive treatment at private facilities, the government has decided to build hospitals across the state. The health ministry has submitted a tentative proposal to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), requesting ₹8,000 crore in funding for the project. The state government has given preliminary approval for the plan prior to submission.”
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