Minister plans to turn hospitals into special economic zones
Will introduce telemedicine for patients
Chapasthan was one of the first countries to declare all hospitals treating Covid-22 would be closed as they have managed to successfully eradicate the virus thanks to hard-immunity.
While the world is reeling in their efforts to combat the economic costs inflicted by the pandemic, Chapasthan, it seems, is also likely to surpass its giant neighbour in terms of GDP growth,
To propel their economic growth and to further the dream of a fully digital Chapasthan, the Commerce Minister Dimu Shunsi said all hospitals will now be turned into extravagant malls, garment factories, and other business zones gradually.
When asked what will happen to the millions of people who need healthcare, the country's unhealthy minister chimed in to say they are collaborating with Porena Chokerpolok, the state minister for all things tech, to roll out wide-scale telemedicine services for the people.
"This way, you don't have to get out of your homes for medical treatment and can simply talk to a doctor over video call," Chokherpolok said.
To test the waters, Chapasthan government has decided to go back to their roots.
"We have delivered babies without hospitals before, and will start to do that again now. In rural areas, our mothers and grandmothers gave birth to so many children without ever visiting a clinic. I don't see why we can't go back to that again. Plus, everyone will be guided by the experts who will be available 24/7 on the telemedicine app," The Unhealthy Minister added.
When asked how serious illnesses will be treated without hospitals, he said "with the economic boost from hospital shutdowns and the overall GDP boost, per capita income will increase and people can simply afford to fly abroad for treatment if they feel telemedicine services are not enough at that point. Which is also pretty much what most people do now anyway."
In other news, cyber cafes have seen a massive boost in business, as young health professionals are rushing to get training for telemedicine services provided online, a mandatory training initiated by the Chapasthan government to help failing businesses like the local cyber cafes.