8 Countries With The Worst Healthcare System

This brief article lists the lowest-ranked countries in healthcare and highlights why these nations lag in providing their people with adequate healthcare. For a detailed analysis of the healthcare sector, read 25 Countries With The Worst Healthcare System.

8. Guinea-Bissau

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Political instability and a history of coups in Guinea-Bissau have siphoned off much-needed investment from the healthcare sector. Almost 70% of the population lives in poverty, struggling to afford treatment for tropical diseases like malaria and dengue. The scarcity of trained healthcare professionals and regular drug shortages also compromise the healthcare system’s efficacy.