<h1>Government cuts health costs 39%, boosts public spending to 48% under Vision 2047 healthcare transformation</h1> The government announced a 39% reduction in out-of-pocket health expenses from 63%, while increasing public health spending from 29% to 48%. A health minister outlined Vision 2047 for technology-driven healthcare, highlighting creation of 157 new medical colleges and 177,000 health centers providing essential services. Officials emphasized expanded healthcare access through various national programs. The medical budget increased from 33,000 crore to 99,000 crore rupees, benefiting over 550 million people. Speakers stressed the need for resilient healthcare systems addressing both communicable and non-communicable diseases, with focus on early detection, preventive care, and public-private collaboration for achieving world-class healthcare accessibility.