15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Angola
Last updated on Mar 23, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Angola is generally lower than in the United States. Medical facilities are often understaffed and lack the necessary equipment and supplies 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 Angola?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Angola, they replied:
"Healthcare services in Angola are provided by both public and private institutions. The public healthcare system is largely underfunded and is characterized by inadequate infrastructure, limited access to medical supplies, and a shortage of qualified medical personnel. The quality of public healthcare is generally poor, with many facilities lacking basic medical equipment and supplies. Foreign residents do have access to the public healthcare system, but the quality of care is often substandard. Expats in Angola typically use private healthcare services, which are more expensive but offer better quality care," commented one expat living in Angola.
What are medical services in Angola like?
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