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Health
American Tourist Shocked by Free Treatment at Rural Odisha Hospital
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 07:29 AM
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An American tourist received free medical care at a government hospital in rural Odisha, expressing surprise at not being charged any fee.
The Indian Express reported that an American tourist was treated at a government hospital in rural Odisha without any charges.
The tourist, who was visiting the region, said he was shocked to learn that he would not be billed for the treatment, remarking that he was not charged even a single cent.
Government hospitals across India, especially in rural areas, often provide free or heavily subsidised care to patients, a policy aimed at ensuring medical services are accessible to all citizens.
The incident highlights the reach of Odisha’s public health services and underscores the state’s commitment to delivering affordable healthcare to residents and visitors alike.
The tourist, who was visiting the region, said he was shocked to learn that he would not be billed for the treatment, remarking that he was not charged even a single cent.
Government hospitals across India, especially in rural areas, often provide free or heavily subsidised care to patients, a policy aimed at ensuring medical services are accessible to all citizens.
The incident highlights the reach of Odisha’s public health services and underscores the state’s commitment to delivering affordable healthcare to residents and visitors alike.