AAP MP Raghav Chadha questions low healthcare spending in Union Budget 2026 and calls for a ‘One Nation, One Medical Treatment’ model to ensure equal, affordable healthcare for all Indians.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has raised serious concerns over India’s low public spending on healthcare, questioning the Centre’s priorities in the Union Budget 2026. Calling the current allocation inadequate, Chadha urged the government to adopt a “One Nation, One Medical Treatment” model to ensure equal access to quality healthcare for every citizen.
Reacting to the budgetary provisions for the health sector, Chadha said the limited allocation runs contrary to the country’s long-term healthcare goals and undermines the vision of inclusive development.
Health Spending Stuck Far Below National Targets
In a post on social media platform X, Raghav Chadha pointed out that the Union Budget 2026 allocates roughly ₹1 lakh crore, amounting to just about 2% of the government’s total expenditure, for healthcare. He highlighted that this figure is nowhere close to what India actually needs.
Chadha reminded the government that under the National Health Policy 2017, India committed to spending 2.5% of its GDP on public healthcare. However, even in 2026, public health expenditure remains stuck at around 0.5% of GDP, reflecting a significant gap between policy promises and ground reality.
India needs to move towards One Nation, One Medical Treatment, where access to best medical care is available to all, regardless of income or influence.
That is exactly why I questioned the low health allocation in this Budget and demanded a relook in Parliament. In this… pic.twitter.com/yGnstXsRYY
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) February 10, 2026
Global Comparison Shows India Lagging Behind
Drawing comparisons with developed nations, the AAP MP said countries that prioritise human life make strong investments in healthcare. He noted that the United States spends nearly 18% of its GDP on health services, while the UK spends about 12% and Germany around 13%.
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Countries such as Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Japan and Spain spend close to 10% of their GDP on healthcare. Chadha stressed that such investments reflect a simple truth — “When life is valued, healthcare becomes a priority.”
Alarming Conditions in Government Hospitals
Raghav Chadha also highlighted the deteriorating condition of government hospitals across the country. He cited severe staff shortages, excessive workload on doctors, and a lack of adequate hospital beds and modern medical equipment.
He further pointed out that medicine shortages and long waiting periods often delay treatment, forcing patients to turn to expensive private hospitals. “For many families, a health emergency quickly turns into a financial disaster,” he warned.
Demand Raised in Parliament
The AAP MP said he has also raised the issue in Parliament, urging the Centre to reconsider its healthcare allocation. According to Chadha, India can only become a truly developed nation when quality and affordable healthcare is guaranteed to every citizen, regardless of income or identity.
He reiterated the need for a “One Nation, One Medical Treatment” framework, arguing that uniform standards and equitable access are essential for building a healthy and resilient India.
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