Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her ninth Budget speech on Sunday made multiple proposals for reforms in health sector. She also announced that the government plans to set up an All India Institute of Ayurveda and upgrade the WHO Global Medical Centre in Jamnagar, strengthening India's traditional and global healthcare infrastructure.

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FM Sitharaman also proposed a scheme to establish five regional medical hubs as integrated healthcare complexes combining AYUSH centres with diagnostic and post-treatment facilities, and creating a wide range of employment opportunities for healthcare professionals.

The WHO Global Medical Centre serves as a knowl...