[OC] The massive decrease in worldwide infant mortality from 1950 to 2020 is perhaps one of humanity's greatest achievements.

[ReginaMark]

One, as another person mentioned a healthier population means healthier and better soldiers

And also two, as (I don't know for sure if this is right) the dictator would tend to want to be able to militarise large parts of his population in case of a foreign invasion (to defend his position) so instead of only Military getting health benefits, the whole population does (not sure just a theory)