"Sehat" exposes the dire state of healthcare in Punjab, India, where the fundamental right to health is failing its people. Filmed across 10 government hospitals, this documentary reveals the harsh realities: patients facing exorbitant costs, leading a rickshaw driver to mortgage his land. We witness critical staff shortages, decaying infrastructure, and non-functional ICU wards due to a lack of ventilators. The film delves into how privatization policies since the 1990s have weakened the public health system, leaving primary healthcare in disarray and frontline workers struggling. Even schemes like Ayushman Bharat fall short due to bureaucratic hurdles. While glimmers of hope emerge from community efforts, "Sehat" ultimately paints a poignant picture of families burdened by medical debt, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change in Punjab's struggling health sector.
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