CapitalAlgerPopulation 44200000GDP178.234 billion $ Size2 381741 km2Currencyalgerian dinar (DZD)Health care systemThe Algerian health care system is managed by the Ministry of Work, Employement and Social Security. It is divided in three units : CNAS (National Fund for employed workers’ Insurances), CASNOS (National Social Security Fund for workers and Self-Employed persons) and CNR (National Fund for…
CapitalOsloPopulation5 295619 GDP500.244 billion $ Size385 199 km2CurrencyNorwegian krone (NOK)Health care systemThe Norwegian health care system is financed with tax income and is accessible to all residents in Norway regardless of their social status. This system operates under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health.Back to country files
CapitalSeoulPopulation51446201GDP1 416,949 billion $ Size100210 km2CurrencyWon (KRW)Health care systemThe South-Korean health care system is almost only private. You have to subscribe to a health insurance with the National Health Insurance Corporation. Bear in mind, however, that health care costs must be paid before treatement.Back to country files
CapitalBogota Population49 100 000 GDP309,2 billion $ Size1 141748 km2Currencycolombian peso (COP)Health care systemColombian employed workers benefit from a basic health coverage known as POS ( Plan Obligatorio de Salud). But the cost of health care expenses and health insurance policy is borne by the expat or his/her employer. You have to subscribe to an…
CapitalParisPopulation67 795 000 GDP2 575 billion $ Size672 051 km2CurrencyEuro (EUR)Health care systemThe health care system in France handle many care : ambulatory care, sanitary care and social care for more “fragile” persons (elderly or disabled person). Patients or residents are free to choose their doctor, specialist, health facilities, accommodation, in the private as well…
CapitalBangkokPopulation68 229 099 GDPUSD 455.2 billion Size514 000 km2CurrencyBaht (TBH)Health care systemIn Thailand you can choose between the Thai health system that provides access to free care in the public sector, and a private health system through a private insurance.Back to country files
CapitalLisbonPopulation10 291 027 GDP350.012 billion $ Size92 358 km2CurrencyEuro (EUR)Health care systemThe national health care system is composed by several units : local health, health center group and public hospitals. “Los centros des saùde” and their local office dispense health care. Back to country files
CapitalBernePopulation8 482 200 GDPUSD 678,9 billionSize41 285 km2CurrencySwiss Franc (CHF)Health care systemHealth care system in Switzerland is known basic insurance or LAMal. Swiss resident must subscribe to an insurance of their choice. Health funds handle health care reimbursement of the country, which are controlled by The Federal Office of Public Health.Back to country files
CapitalPretoriaPopulation56 millionGDP$ 361 billionSize1 219 090 km2CurrencySouth-African Rand (ZAR)Health care systemSince the end of the Apartheid in 1994, the health care system has been made more accessible including, among others, free health care for pregnant women and children of less than 6 years of age, as well as the opening of new medical care centers.…
CapitalBuenos AiresPopulation43 847 430GDP$ 639 billion Size2 780 400 km2CurrencyArgentine peso (ARS)Health care systemThe Argentinian health care system is built around three main axes: public and private sector and the “obras sociales” system funded by the insurance funds for employees. Generally speaking, the public system is guaranteed for everyone. It ensures free access to health…
