Living will, ICU care, and what death with dignity means in India
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Summary
Kumar,* a 68-year-old man with stomach cancer, began treatment at a tertiary-care centre in Bengaluru in December 2025. Over the next few months, the disease progressed despite treatment, and the risks of further cancer-directed treatment came to outweigh its likely benefits. More side effects meant worse quality of life and an inability for him to do things he enjoyed. He then spent three weeks in intensive care due to sepsis, leading to several complications. Kumar survived, but left the hospi
Key Facts
TypeLong read
SourceIDR Online
PublishedThursday, 8 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSH
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionThursday, 8 October 2026via unicef_india
Kumar,* a 68-year-old man with stomach cancer, began treatment at a tertiary-care centre in Bengaluru in December 2025. Over the next few months, the disease progressed despite treatment, and the risks of further cancer-directed treatment came to outweigh its likely benefits. More side effects meant worse quality of life and an inability for him to do things he enjoyed. He then spent three weeks in intensive care due to sepsis, leading to several complications. Kumar survived, but left the hospi
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DescriptionFriday, 9 October 2026via unicef_india
Kumar,* a 68-year-old man with stomach cancer, began treatment at a tertiary-care centre in Bengaluru in December 2025. Over the next few months, the disease progressed despite treatment, and the risks of further cancer-directed treatment came to outweigh its likely benefits. More side effects meant worse quality of life and an inability for him to do things he enjoyed. He then spent three weeks in intensive care due to sepsis, leading to several complications. Kumar survived, but left the hospi
We are dedicated to advancing the rights of all girls and boys in India, especially the most disadvantaged!
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