India, Jan. 20 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, an AIIMS Delhi expert has called for a significant increase in health sector allocation, with a special focus on cancer care and cervical cancer elimination, stating that targeted funding could help India achieve global elimination goals within the next five years.

Dr Abhishek Shankar, Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, said that while every budget addresses everyday economic concerns, there is a pressing need for enhanced investment in healthcare to improve accessibility and affordability across the country.

"There should be an increase in...