What are healthcare services like in Nicaragua?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Nicaragua. They wrote...
"Nicaragua has a public healthcare system, free to all citizens. The health infrastructure in the country, however, is known to be inadequate, with an uneven distribution of public healthcare services and personnel. There is a lack of resources and even quality basic medicines, leaving many rural and low-income populations at a disadvantage. Furthermore, mental and reproductive health services remain inadequate across the country. In recent years, however, the government has been working to improve healthcare services, as well as to provide more access to citizens in need," said a member in Nicaragua.
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"One of the most modern hospitals in Central America is 45 minutes away. We do not have health insurance which will shock many people but the USA is one of very few countries without universal health care. We love our doctor who we feel is better than any doctor we have had in the states. He speaks English and we trust him completely. The office visit is $15. Medical costs are low enough to pay as you go. Our prescriptions are less than the co-pay amount was in the states. How can that be? They are the same drugs," remarked another expat who made the move to Granada, Nicaragua.
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What are healthcare services like in Nicaragua?
If you live in Nicaragua, newcomers to Nicaragua would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
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.
