15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Yemen
Last updated on Jan 10, 2024
Summary: The quality of medical care in Yemen is generally lower than in the United States. Emergency services are limited and often unreliable, with long wait times for ambulances. In some cases, it may be necessary to call a private ambulance service.
How are healthcare services Yemen?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Yemen, they replied:
"Healthcare services in Yemen are limited due to the ongoing civil war and the resulting economic crisis. The public healthcare system is inadequate and underfunded, leading to poor quality services and limited access to medical care. Foreign residents have limited access to the public healthcare system, as it is mainly reserved for Yemeni citizens. Expats in Yemen typically rely on private healthcare services, which are more expensive but offer better quality care. Private clinics and hospitals are available in major cities, but access to these services is limited in rural areas," wrote an expat living in Yemen.
What are medical services in Yemen like?
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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.