15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Kiribati
Last updated on Feb 06, 2024
Summary: The quality of medical care in Kiribati is generally lower than in the US. Medical facilities are limited and often lack the necessary equipment and resources to provide adequate care. Emergency services are limited and may not be available in all areas. To call for an ambulance, one would need to contact the local police station or hospital.
How are healthcare services Kiribati?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Kiribati, they replied:
"Kiribati has a public healthcare system that provides basic medical services to its citizens. The quality of public healthcare in Kiribati is generally considered to be adequate, although there are some shortages of medical supplies and personnel. Foreign residents are able to access the public healthcare system, although they may need to pay for some services. Expats in Kiribati generally use the public healthcare system, although they may also opt to use private healthcare services if they are available," mentioned one expat in Kiribati.
What are medical services in Kiribati 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.
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