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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health Accounts

New Delhi: Government expenditure on healthcare has nearly tripled over the last decade to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, while out-of-pocket spending by households on treatment has declined significantly, according to the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

The report showed that government health expenditure increased from Rs 1.30 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, stating higher public investment in the health sector.

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