Relevance of health care facilities to healthy living. discuss both views

There is a popular saying that

health

is wealth. While some people may argue that good

health

care

do not guarantee healthy liveness, I am of the opinion that the quality of available

health

care

facilities

contribute

Suggestion

contributes

tremendously to the well being of the populace.

This

essay will discuss both views. My reasons are not far fetched.

Firstly

, medical facilities put in place to provide the required

care

in the times of need, assist to provide the assurances of prompt medical attention;

hence

improving the chances of survival.

For example

, about 30 percent of rural women in Nigeria die during childbirth

as a result

of non availability of facilities which should have ensured regular antenatal and postnatal

care

.

Similarly

, there is a 27 percent death rate arising from road accidents in Nigeria

as a result

of non availability of paramedics in most of the cities in the country.

In addition

, properly equipped diagnostic laboratories help with an understanding of the

health

condition of patients before the illness gets to advanced stages where it becomes difficult to curtail.

For instance

, 20 percent mortality rate for cancer patients in Malawi is attributable to late detection.

Conversely

, some folks are of the view that no matter how well hospitals are, human beings are destined to die.

This

spans from religious believes that death is compulsory for all mortals. An example is the fact that even the doctors who give

care

to patients

also

die eventually. In summary, adequate and proper

health

care

enhances the quality of lives. It helps to reveal the status of patients in good time.

Thus

providing the opportunity for swift response and referrals to facilities with experienced personnels with professional expertise.