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Should the government fund the education and healthcare system? What is your opinion?

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It is irrefutable that a
country
's growth largely depends on how educated and healthy its citizens are, and
therefore
 some people suggest a free and state-provided healthcare and
education
 system. The burgeoning population and the lack of funds,
however
, often make it harder for the authorities to bear the expenses.
Therefore
, I disagree with the opinion stated and believe that an effective solution, in
this
 case, would be to divide the expenditures between the
government
 and the individuals.
To begin
 with,
education
, nowadays, plays a vital role in the development of society. Not only does it create job opportunities but
also
 helps people become aware of the socio-economic issues of the
country
. Making
education
 free till the age of 18 would encourage pupils to finish at least their secondary
education
.
For instance
, the percentage of student enrollment in schools in 2020 in my
country
 increased by 35% more than that in 2015, and it was because the
government
 exempted fees for students in these classes.
Moreover
, the healthcare system can
also
 be improved by providing either health insurance or schemes that cover a minimum of 50 per cent of the cost.
Thus
 people would not feel that healthcare is expensive, and the
government
 would not need to bear the expenses alone. A healthier nation can help the
country
 achieve greater heights as citizens in
such
 countries are more productive.
Consequently
, economic growth will be bolstered and the
government
 will be able to become self-reliant.
To conclude
, with the implementation of shared measures to support
education
 and treatment, there would be no burden either on the
government
 or individuals. Both the
government
 and individuals can go hand in hand to cope with
this
 and build an enlightened and healthy nation.
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conclusion
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task response
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