Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Accra?
When we asked expats in Accra if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Accra, they wrote...
"Healthcare and health insurance in Accra, can be considered expensive, especially for the average citizen. The cost of healthcare services and insurance premiums are often high in relation to the average income of the population. Additionally, the quality of healthcare services may vary, with private hospitals and clinics generally offering better services at a higher cost compared to public facilities. Many Ghanaians may struggle to afford health insurance or access quality healthcare, leading to a reliance on public healthcare facilities that may be overcrowded and under-resourced," remarked another expat in Accra, Ghana.
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Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Accra?
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