15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Madagascar
Last updated on Apr 07, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Madagascar is generally lower than in the United States. Medical facilities are often understaffed and lack the necessary equipment and 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 Madagascar?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Madagascar, they replied:
"Healthcare services in Madagascar are provided by both public and private institutions. The public healthcare system is largely underfunded and understaffed, resulting in limited access to quality healthcare services. The quality of public healthcare is generally poor, with inadequate medical supplies and equipment, and limited access to specialized care. Foreign residents do have access to the public healthcare system, but the quality of care is not always reliable. Expats in Madagascar often opt to use private healthcare services, which are more expensive but offer better quality care," remarked one expat in Madagascar.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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