As a foreigner living in Cape Town, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Cape Town if they have access to public healthcare in Cape Town. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"As a foreigner living in Cape Town, you will have access to public healthcare. However, the public healthcare system in South Africa is known to be overburdened and under-resourced, which may result in long waiting times, limited availability of specialized treatments, and varying quality of care. Many foreigners and locals opt for private healthcare, which offers better facilities and shorter waiting times, but at a higher cost. It is recommended to have comprehensive health insurance to cover private healthcare expenses while living in Cape Town," explained one expat living in Cape Town, South Africa.
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