He reported institutional deliveries reaching 90 per cent alongside decreases in maternal and infant mortality rates. Regarding medical education, he noted the rise of AIIMS facilities to 23 and medical colleges to 860.
Addressing public health expenditure, Nadda stated the central government is prepared to allocate up to 2.5 per cent of GDP, but identified state spending capacity as a constraint, citing unutilised grants under the 15th Finance Commission and the 64,000 crore rupee Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. He highlighted cancer drug price caps, Jan Aushadhi and AMRIT pharmacies, Ayushman Bharat grievance redressal committees, and criticised opposition protests.