395728aa_mic_way_of_life_and_philosophy__Secular_state
[Sl.#] 9 [Topic / area] Medical & Health services [Islamic state] No direct documented record is found on how the medical issues of the citizens were handled. What we find however that Prophet (S) himself used to care for the ill and the sick and used to pay visits to them and offer prayers and suggestions on how to recover. It is assumed that the costs of medical services were taken up by the state through the baitul maal or treasury. In modern day we find that most Arab countries do have a concept of free medical services in place where the state absorbs all costs in serving the ill and the sick. Relatively, living simple lives ensures a good health and happy life. We do not find any record of serious illness affecting the Muslim population anywhere and anytime in the history as we find for West when Plague was an epidemic. There are many references to some food and minerals that are beneficial to health, while at the same time there are some prohibitions as well. For instance, Muslims are not allowed to eat pork or anything of it and not allowed to drink any form of intoxicants or alcohol drinks. Abstaining from both definitely carries health benefits that are scientifically verified. [Secular state] 
Some secular governments have adopted either free or partially free medical service for their citizens. However, they do have an insurance policy in place in order to recover the costs of providing the services. For instance, Canada offers basic medical services for free where the citizens either pay a basic insurance premium (depending on their level of income). If the citizen is unable to pay then the province makes the payment on his or her behalf. Ontario government pays full premium for all its residents. Despite this arrangement, not all medical treatments are free; there are some treatments (say dental and vision) where the citizens are not fully covered. Normally, medical treatment at Western countries is very expensive for complex treatments. Many citizens of those countries comes to Asian countries to receive treatment to save costs, which is considerably lower compared to the cost at their own homes.
Difference between Islamic and non-Islamic way of life and philosophy
Secular state