NEW DELHI -- The world's largest government-funded health insurance program covering 500 million poor people -- equivalent to the population of the European Union -- has been rolled out in India, despite the refusal of five local states to partake.
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Modi launches world's biggest health service ahead of 2019 polls
Five Indian states reject program, with some saying it is 'flawed' and a 'hoax'
Just months ahead of general elections, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a free health service for 100 million low-income households.
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