Ways government can support the healthy welfare of its citizens.

[TOZZIBLINKZ]

Majority of people today are aware that it is their duty and priority to make the issues about their health an important factor in their lives . But sometimes the challenges and obstruction majority of people face today in the course of managing and caring for their health are not cause by them but as a result of some environmental and economic factor which the government have not put in place to aid the free flow of health care activities and practices . No wonder in some developing countries in West Africa , there have been a huge increase in death rate more than birth rate which is majorly cause as a result non-governmental involvement in matters that concerns the citizens health welfare .

The provision of equipped , experienced and facilitated healthcare facilities and structures by the government can go a long way to improve the standard of health living of the citizens residing in a particular country or region . At least it will make the price of going to a hospital to receive a proper and prescribed drugs and advice concerning their health problems to be more easier and bearable by the citizens . the government can also encourage and watch the citizens to engage in the act of environmental sanitation . This is actually true because the health of individuals living in a particular area is somethings affected with how clean , neat , and tidy the environment in which they reside is .

 

[eldavis]

The truth of the matter is that there are lots of ways the government can support their citizens, but the question is are they willing to do it? Majority of the government we have today are simply after what they can get, not what they can do. Hence when when they have the resources to help out in any way possible, they do not.

 

[Jasz]

I think it's important to consider the role of government in public health. The government has the power and the responsibility to ensure that all people are able to receive care, regardless of their ability to pay. Government can enact laws that require employers to provide health insurance and that protect against discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, for example.

Empowering citizens to take control of their own health is the best way the government can support healthy lifestyles.

Citizens should be able to expect that their government has taken the necessary steps to secure the food supply and ensure that crops are not contaminated with harmful chemicals or pathogens.

The government should also provide public education about healthy lifestyles, and make sure all citizens have access to affordable healthcare.

Provide safe and affordable housing within reach of all citizens.

Ensure access to basic services like water, sanitation, and electricity.

Promote safe and healthy lifestyles through awareness campaigns and offering access to public recreation facilities.

The government should also reduce the taxes on healthy foods and increase the taxes on unhealthy foods. The government should also encourage people to exercise regularly and give tax reductions to those who buy gym memberships. Furthermore, the government should provide tax reductions to those who live in areas that are walk-able and bike-able.

 

[Kingsley]

In more sensible countries, where the government really value the lives of her citizens the government always takes it upon themselves as part of their responsibility to ensure that they provide adequate health care services for their citizens and they make sure everyone is well provided for because they are aware do the facts that health is truly wealth. But unfortunately in some African countries mostly my own dear country the government has shown a very high level of irresponsibility And they do not even bother to fix the dilapidated health care structures we have here despite budgeting billions year in and year out on health but still nothing to show for ita nd the number one citizen travels every now and then to the U.K. for health treatment. It is indeed so pathetic. Many of the leaders do not use the local hospitals we have here in the country. Rather they travel to other parts of the world where they believe they have more better health systems. Even our doctors and nurses are running away in droves to other countries due to the poor state of things here with our government and hospitals. So there is hardly any plans for the citizens as people have resulted to self-help.

 

[Alexandoy]

In the olden days we have the puericulture center which is the main connection of the government to the people. All towns and cities have that health center to cater to the public. It has a doctor and a nurse. When the patient has a more critical health issue he is sent to the government hospital in the city. Now we still have the health center but it couldn’t handle all the patients particularly in the city. The health center doctor said that government doctors are outnumbered by the residents. In the morning there is a long line for the mothers with their babies for the consultation. If there is someone sick like with a high fever that patient would take more time of the doctor that many patients will not be served. I think it is high time for the government to create more health centers not only in the city but also in the rural areas.