WOMEN HEALTH AND EDUCATION SCHEMES: A PATHWAY TO WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Abstract

It is believed that health and education have a major role in a nation's economic success rather than being a result of it. Giving the people access to a minimum level of healthcare and plenty of educational opportunities has become a key element of development. The location of health and education facilities in relation to the nation's female population becomes a more delicate and significant problem. Across the world, research indicates that socio-cultural obstacles prevent women and girls from attaining optimal health and educational opportunities, as well as receiving quality healthcare and educational guidance. These barriers include imbalanced power relations between genders, an emphasis exclusively on women's reproductive functions, societal norms that restrict access to education and paid employment, and the potential or incidence of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. A thriving macro-economy and ongoing development necessitate a well-educated and healthy population. Consequently, to generate sufficient revenue for health and educational systems, a financially robust economy is essential. A robust economy is necessary to support investments in sustainable development. Nevertheless, numerous governments and financial policy-makers tend to view spending on health and education systems less positively, despite the advantageous connection between them. While they might support the idea of universal healthcare, they are concerned that healthcare costs could burden the national budget.