15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Uganda
Last updated on Feb 04, 2024
Summary: The quality of medical care in Uganda is generally lower than in the United States. Medical facilities are often understaffed and lack the necessary resources to provide adequate care. Emergency services are limited and often unreliable. To call for an ambulance, one must contact the local police station or fire department.
How are healthcare services Uganda?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Uganda, they replied:
"Uganda has a public healthcare system that provides basic healthcare services to its citizens. The quality of public healthcare in Uganda is generally considered to be low, with limited access to medical supplies and equipment, and a shortage of qualified medical personnel. Foreign residents in Uganda have limited access to the public healthcare system, and must often rely on private healthcare providers for medical care. Expats in Uganda may use the public healthcare system if they are able to obtain a valid health insurance card, however, the quality of care is often lower than that of private healthcare providers," commented one expat living in Uganda.
What are medical services in Uganda like?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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