In Goa, the government has taken a big step to provide medical facilities to patients at affordable prices. Let us tell you how people will benefit from this.

For the first time in Goa, the government has started a new policy for expensive treatment. It aims to provide cheap and easy treatment to the people, especially for cancer and rare diseases.
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Under this policy, the government will buy medicines, medical equipment and tests at a lower price. This will ensure proper use of the budget, and more patients will get treatment.
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Health Minister Vishaljit Rane said that Goa is the first state in the country to adopt this policy. Through this, confidential price agreements will be possible between the government and pharmaceutical companies.
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This initiative will start with the treatment of lung cancer. Later it will be implemented for other cancers and serious diseases as well.
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Treatment of cancer, genetic diseases and autoimmune diseases can cost up to Rs 50 lakh annually. This policy will make it easier for common patients.
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Every year around 1,500 new cancer cases are reported in Goa. The most common cancer is breast cancer followed by oral cancer.

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The government says that it is necessary to strengthen the healthcare system so that patients suffering from increasing cancer and rare diseases can be treated properly.
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A committee has been formed which will fix the right price of medicines and equipment. It will negotiate with companies for the best price so that patients benefit.
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