Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma on Monday supported the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, saying that the current state of the country’s public health indicators demands such a bold and adequate financial step, a press release said.

According to the release, Sharma said that this bill represents a significant shift in policy. “Health is no longer considered an expense, but a strategic investment in the nation’s future. Imposing a cess on harmful products and channelling the revenue directly into health programs is a model that is both effective, equitable, and visionary.”

Sharma pointed out that more than 1.4 million new cancer cases are reported in India every year, and approximately 900,000 deaths are due to cancer. Between 1990 and 2023, cancer cases have increased by 26

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