27 Explain why providing essential services like healthcare is often done by the public sector

[Hajra]

[kn] It is often done by the public sector to ensure equal access for all
[ap] For example, the NHS in the UK offers free healthcare at the point of use to ensure everyone has access regardless of income
[an] This prevents market failure where private firms might underprovide healthcare or charge high prices leading to inequality and poor health outcomes.

[Abdullah Mohsin]

[KN] Because services like healthcare are vital for the well being of citizens.
[APP] For example, if healthcare were left to the private sector only, poorer people might not afford treatment, leading to inequality and higher death rates. Public sector ensures everyone regardless of income has access to doctors, hospitals, and medicines.
[AN] This reduces social inequality, improves the overall health of the workforce, and increases productivity in the economy, which benefits both businesses and society.

[Mustafa Khan]

kn]it will reduce unemployment in the country
app]for example, inorder to provide health services doctors, nurses, physicians etc will be needed.
an] hence this will increase income of individuals, which will increase consumer spendings leading to increase in gdp of the country.

[Mahnoor satti]

[KN] To ensure universal access.
[APP] For instance if a government is owned and controlled by a private sector it not only focus on giving great services but mostly on profit hence their prices are high however if it is owned and controlled by government anyone would be able to afford it as it is not so expensive.
[AN] Thus this helps many to getting the basic need of healthcare and hence improve their living standards resulting in a fall in unemployment in future.

[sarah_naeem]

[KN]: Essential services like healthcare are often done by pubic sectors that are owned and controlled by the government so that these services are affordable and available for everyone.
[APP]: For example, a pubic sector hospital provides services like healthcare to the public rather than focusing on the profit.
[AN]: Thus, this leads to public trust on government's services, it also leads to a healthier community and the living standard of people also improves and also creates equality in the society as everyone is treated equally.

[M huzaifa jillani]

(KN)
Essential services like health care are often provided by the public sector because they are needed by every one not just those who can pay.
(APP)
For example Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is a government hospital that offers treatment to poor people at low or no cost.
(AN)
If health care was left only to private businesses many low income families could not afford treatment. Public sector hospitals make sure the whole population has access which improves social welfare AN productivity in the economy.

[Ruqyia Salman]

[KN] Essential services such as healthcare are often provided by the public sector because profit is not the main objective.
[APP] For example, government hospitals aim to provide affordable treatment even to low-income groups who may not afford private healthcare.
[AN] This ensures fairness and equal access, improving social welfare and overall living standards in the economy.

[Uqbah hadeed kayani]

[kn] Essential services like healthcare are often provided by the public sector to ensure everyone has access, not just those who can afford it.
[app] For example, government hospitals offer free or low-cost treatment to citizens regardless of income.
[an] This promotes social welfare, reduces inequality, and protects public health, as the goal is service to society rather than profit-making.

[Haiderabbas]

KN: This is to ensure universal access of that service to the general public.
APP: e.g public hospitals treat lower income patients whom private hospitals might neglect.
AN: This ensures that gaps are filled in the services provided to the general poopulation which protects vulnerable groups and ensure satisfaction of the people.

[Areeba Arshad]

[KN] The public sector provides essential services to meet society’s basic needs rather than to earn profit.
[APP] For example, government hospitals offer healthcare services that are free or low-cost for all citizens.
[AN] This ensures universal access to vital services, prevents inequality where only the rich could afford treatment and promotes public welfare by protecting everyone’s health, regardless of income.

[Tuqwa]

KN:Essential services like healthcare are often provided by the public sector to meet the basic needs of all citizens.
APP:If healthcare were provided only by private firms many lowincome people might not afford treatment. By running healthcare services itself the government ensures that everyone receives medical care regardless of income or social status.
AN:This helps to promote equality and improve public welfare ensuring a healthier and more productive population.

[Daris]

KN: Providing essential services like healthcare is often done by the public sector to ensure access for all.
APP: For example, government hospitals offer medical treatment to everyone, regardless of whether they can afford it, while private hospitals may only serve paying patients.
AN: This ensures that the entire population can stay healthy, which improves overall productivity and quality of life. Healthy citizens can work and contribute to the economy, reducing inequality and supporting long-term development.