Key facts
- Full fee waivers for healthcare services increased by a factor of 20.
- The total number of full fee waivers reached 280,000.
- The increase in waivers is attributed to recent healthcare reforms.
The number of full fee waivers for healthcare services has seen a dramatic increase, rising twentyfold to 280,000. This surge is a direct consequence of recent healthcare reforms, according to a minister. The substantial growth in waivers suggests that the policy changes have significantly expanded access to healthcare for a larger segment of the population.