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In the last three years, I have traveled to 30 countries within the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia to understand healthcare scenarios in each country. The result is obvious that unequal economy, unequal care, unequal health spending and unequal healthcare services bring nothing but unequal challenges for each country.

On the whole, people are healthier, wealthier and live longer today than 30 years ago. There have been significant improvements in access to water, sanitation, communicable diseases and antenatal care. There have never been more resources available for health than now. However, there are other trends that must not be ignored. First, the substantial progress in health over recent decades has been deeply unequal, with convergence towards improved health in a large part of the world, but at the same time, a considerable number of countries are increasingly lagging behind or losing ground, as reported by the World Health Organization.

The healthcare system worldwide is observing significant issues arising from a shift in diseases, an increase of non-communicable and chronic disorders, Baby Boomers and an aging population, a fragmented healthcare system, commercialization of healthcare and increases in the cost of care while countries are facing a shrinking healthcare budget. Moreover, there is very little anticipation and slow response by authorities to tackle such challenges. Many government bodies are engaged in the management of diseases, and are not at all close to the prevention programs, which presents a major problem.

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Morever, in this guidebook, we have discussed about Healthcare system in 50 countries and quality of healthcare, soon we will put information about healthcare crises in each country.


Entries in Ministry of Health and Social Action (1)

Wednesday
Feb092011

Healthcare in Argentina

Excerpts from Dr Prem's Guidebook - Medical Tourism.

Healthcare System in Argentina

The healthcare infrastructure in Argentina is overseen by the Ministry of Health and Social Action and made up of three main components—the public sector, the private sector and the Obras Sociales, an organization representing the Argentine’s work unions. The public sector is financed mainly through taxes and is generally available to all.

The private sector plays a great role in the healthcare system of Argentina as it covers approximately two million Argentines and represents over 200 medical facilities. The Obras Sociales is a system operated by health insurance funds for employees.



Quality of Healthcare in Argentina

The best medical care in Argentina can be found in the capital city of Buenos Aires, with high quality medical facilities and highly qualified physicians that have been trained abroad. Medical tourists can avail the finest surgical and wellness options utilizing the latest technology at fraction of the price.

However, the quality of health care will tend to differ out of the city. A lot of facilities, especially in the more rural areas, do not have up to date equipment on site and do not offer high quality services as compared to the urbanized cities.

 

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