New Delhi, July 30 -- The issue of cancer and the plight of patients suffering from the disease was raised in the Lok Sabha today with members urging the government to take steps to enhance public awareness about the growing health threat.
They also demanded an increase in the Ayushman Bharat health scheme's coverage amount from Rs 5 lakh to at least Rs 25 lakh.
Ujjwal Raman Singh of the Congress party brought up the matter during Zero Hour, highlighting the rapid rise in cancer cases and the growing number of affected patients.
He said that changes in diet and lifestyle have made cancer a serious threat, with the number of patients afflicted by this deadly disease continuously increasing. He called upon the government to launch special ...