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Apr
The Assam Cabinet approved Rs. 190 crore to implement the 'State Government Budget for Free Drugs Services' initiative, marking a major step in improving public health care. In order to lessen the financial burden of medical treatment for the residents, free medications will be distributed throughout the state in government hospitals and health facilities. On April 4, the decision was made during a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The program attempts to address the rising out-of-pocket medical expenses that many individuals, particularly those in underprivileged and rural areas, must pay. According to Health Minister Ashok…