Where will the poor go?

The third wave of Covid-19 has resulted in a sudden increase in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths. At present, people are finding it quite difficult to find a hospital that provides treatment at relatively affordable rates. For the elite, finding a good hospital is not a worry. However, for those critically ill patients who aren’t financially strong, meeting medical expenses which are usually in hundreds of thousands is a big challenge. Will the incumbent government look into this serious issue and provide some relief to people who cannot afford expensive medical treatment?

Engr Asim Nawab

Islamabad