More than 65 percent of the population in Pakistan lives in the rural areas. Therefore, there is a need to place greater emphasis on the development of these areas. These areas need food, a proper water supply, and adequate sanitation. The recent devastating floods in Pakistan have further increased the disease burden, especially in rural areas. People have to travel miles to get to doctors, so there is a great room for investment in medical sector. There is a lot which needs to be done to overcome grave health issues in rural areas on emergency basis. To cope with the situation of rural areas, the government must give health facilities, and should make rural areas a better place to live in. It should make rural areas a part of the country and not treat it like a deprived part as the whole Pakistan deserves the same care.
SARA TANVEER
Lahore
