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Role of Government in Health

Subject: Social Issues

Book: Civics - Class 6 (Social and Political Life - I)

The government plays a vital part in ensuring the well-being of citizens by providing healthcare services and regulating medical facilities. This topic delves into public health measures like vaccination drives, clean water supply, and sanitation programs. Students examine the role of government hospitals, primary health centers, and awareness campaigns in preventing diseases. Examples of national health missions showcase efforts to reduce infant mortality rates and improve nutrition. By highlighting the collective responsibility of health, this topic emphasizes how public policies and individual actions together build a healthier society.

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