Punjab’s free cardiac treatment pledge raises questions about governmental capacity and genuine patient benefits beyond political rhetoric.
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Government-backed free healthcare, while ostensibly noble, often masks systemic inefficiencies and a lack of innovation. True progress in health comes from competitive markets and individual responsibility, not state-controlled largesse. We must question the real cost of such "free" services. Is this genuine care or political theatre ahead of an election?
The strongest counter
Universal healthcare access, even when imperfect, saves lives and reduces inequality. The state has a moral obligation to provide basic services when the market fails.
