Karnataka

Karnataka Budget 2024: Key takeaways from health sector

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1. Advancements in Cancer Care:

To enhance cancer care, Day-Care Chemotherapy Centres will be established in each district, allocating a total of Rs 20 crore for this initiative.

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2. Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection:

The budget earmarks funds for the provision of Digital Mammography machines to 20 district hospitals, focusing on early diagnosis and treatment of breast and cervical cancer.

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3. Strengthening Diagnostic Facilities:

Colposcopy machines will be provided to KC General Hospital, Bengaluru, and district hospitals in Udupi, Kolar, and Davanagere, with a budget of Rs 21 crore.

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4. Fire Safety in Healthcare:

A Fire Fighting System will be installed in 13 district hospitals, aiming to enhance safety measures in healthcare facilities, with a total cost of Rs 6 crore.

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5. Addressing Haemophilia and Thalassemia Treatment Gaps:

A Rs 7 crore allocation will address the shortage of treatment facilities for Haemophilia and Thalassemia in Kalyana Karnataka, strengthening ICDT centres in Kalaburagi and Koppal.

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6. Expansion of Healthcare Infrastructure:

Rs 280 crore will facilitate the construction of 100-bedded taluka hospitals in Anekal, Nelamangala, Hoskote, Shringeri, Khanapura, Shirahatti, and Yelandur talukas.

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7. Boosting Mother and Child Healthcare:

Rs 150 crore is allocated for the construction of the Mother and Child Hospital building and other infrastructure facilities at the KC General Hospital premises in Bengaluru.

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8. Strengthening Primary Health Centers:

With a budget of Rs 221 crore, 46 new Primary Health Centres will be established through KKRDB.

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9. Judicial Inquiry into COVID-19 Management:

An Inquiry Commission will be formed to conduct a judicial inquiry into the serious allegations mentioned in the Public Accounts Committee Report of 2021.

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