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State should put health at the top of its priority agenda

Equal distribution of doctors should be ensured in rural and urban areas. [iStockphoto]

In a democratic system, through votes, we decide what kind of government we want. In order to woo the voters, political parties set such an agenda that helps them to get votes and ascend to power. But it is a different question of whether they can fulfill their promises.

Education and health are real assets for any society and form the basis for inclusive and holistic development. Despite this, they have continuously been ignored by governments.

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