Goa unveils lifesaving therapies pricing policy
Panaji: In a bold move set to transform healthcare access, the Goa government has launched pricing policy to make lifesaving therapies more affordable and accessible.
Health Minister Vishwajit Rane unveiled the groundbreaking Goa’s Pricing Policy for Innovative Lifesaving Therapies on Thursday in Panaji, calling it a “landmark moment for healthcare in Goa”.
“This is not just a policy. It's a promise of better health and a brighter future for all,” the minister added.
Under the policy, the state government will negotiate lower drug and equipment prices with pharmaceutical companies to benefit citizens with rare genetic disorders, cancer and autoimmune diseases, said officials.
He said this “pioneering” policy ensures fair and sustainable pricing for critical treatments, the minister said.
“It will make life-saving therapies far more affordable and accessible, giving new hope to patients and families across the state,” the minister said.
The initiative will reduce the financial burden on patients, improve access to cutting-edge treatments and set a national benchmark for equitable healthcare, said Rane.
As per PTI, a senior health department official said that under the policy, the state will procure drugs, medical equipment and diagnostics from pharma companies at a lower negotiated rate, enabling fair allocation of budget among more patients or supporting a longer duration for therapies.
He said a committee chaired by the Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary of the Goa government and comprising the Dean of Goa Medical College and the State Director of Health Services has been constituted to recommend appropriate pricing for government approval.
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