A new law in Rajasthan that gives every citizen the right to free public healthcare has the potential to raise the standards of medical services in the state and make them more accessible and relevant to the needs of people.
The law commits the government to ensuring health infrastructure is in place and that its clinics and hospitals are more inclusive and responsive. It could serve as a model law for other states interested in ensuring that quality healthcare reaches people, especially those who are needy and underserved.
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