Yahoo Finance 12 nations with the best health infrastructure
1/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Germany
Germany has a healthcare system with two main types of health insurance, the law enforced health insurance and the private insurance. It is compulsory for every person to apply for insurance if they fall below a set income level.Nurses: 108
Physicians: 35
Beds: 82
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![<p><b>United Kingdom</b></p>The United Kingdom provides public healthcare to all the permanent residents in the country. Although the country has different health policies and systems, the healthcare is free at the time of need and is paid for from general taxation.<p>Nurses: 103</p><p>Physicians: 21</p><p>Beds: 34</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
2/1212 major health infrastructure countries
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom provides public healthcare to all the permanent residents in the country. Although the country has different health policies and systems, the healthcare is free at the time of need and is paid for from general taxation.Nurses: 103
Physicians: 21
Beds: 34
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![<p><b>United States</b></p>Access to private healthcare In the United States is based on individual financial strength. While it is convenient for some people to acquire a health insurance policy, the same is difficult for those who are unable to afford one.<p>Nurses: 98</p><p>Physicians: 27</p><p>Beds: 31</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
3/1212 major health infrastructure countries
United States
Access to private healthcare In the United States is based on individual financial strength. While it is convenient for some people to acquire a health insurance policy, the same is difficult for those who are unable to afford one.Nurses: 98
Physicians: 27
Beds: 31
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![<p><b>Australia</b></p>Healthcare in Australia is provided by both government and private institutions. Apart from the Medicare system, the country has a separate Pharmaceuticals Benefit Scheme which subsidises a range of prescribed medicines.<p>Nurses: 96</p><p>Physicians: 30</p><p>Beds: 38</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>]()
4/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Australia
Healthcare in Australia is provided by both government and private institutions. Apart from the Medicare system, the country has a separate Pharmaceuticals Benefit Scheme which subsidises a range of prescribed medicines.Nurses: 96
Physicians: 30
Beds: 38
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![<p><b>Russia</b></p>With the growing social, economic, and lifestyle changes, Russia’s population is considered to be witnessing health problems. The country spends a considerable amount of money to improve the healthcare infrastructure.<p>Nurses: 85</p><p>Physicians: 43</p><p>Beds: 97</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>]()
5/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Russia
With the growing social, economic, and lifestyle changes, Russia’s population is considered to be witnessing health problems. The country spends a considerable amount of money to improve the healthcare infrastructure.Nurses: 85
Physicians: 43
Beds: 97
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![<p><b>Brazil</b></p>Both, the government and private institutions take responsibility to provide healthcare in Brazil. Public health care is provided to all permanent residents of the country as well as foreigners in the Brazilian territory.<p>Nurses: 65</p><p>Physicians: 17</p><p>Beds: 24</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>]()
6/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Brazil
Both, the government and private institutions take responsibility to provide healthcare in Brazil. Public health care is provided to all permanent residents of the country as well as foreigners in the Brazilian territory.Nurses: 65
Physicians: 17
Beds: 24
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![<p><b>Italy</b></p>Healthcare in Italy is provided to all citizens and residents by a mixed public-private system. The Ministry of Health is responsible for organizing the National Health Service and also administers the same on a regional basis.<p>Nurses: 65</p><p>Physicians: 42</p><p>Beds: 37</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
7/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Italy
Healthcare in Italy is provided to all citizens and residents by a mixed public-private system. The Ministry of Health is responsible for organizing the National Health Service and also administers the same on a regional basis.Nurses: 65
Physicians: 42
Beds: 37
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![<p><b>South Africa</b></p>In South Africa, the parallel private and public healthcare systems exist. As the public system serves the vast majority of the population, it is considered to be underfunded and understaffed. Majority of the doctors in the country prefer to work in the private sector.<p>Nurses: 41</p><p>Physicians: 8</p><p>Beds: 28</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
8/1212 major health infrastructure countries
South Africa
In South Africa, the parallel private and public healthcare systems exist. As the public system serves the vast majority of the population, it is considered to be underfunded and understaffed. Majority of the doctors in the country prefer to work in the private sector.Nurses: 41
Physicians: 8
Beds: 28
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![<p><b>Sri Lanka</b></p>In terms of traditional healthcare, Sri Lanka has achieved a commendable health status. The well known National Pharmaceuticals Policy of the country aims at providing good quality drugs to people at reasonable prices.<p>Nurses: 19</p><p>Physicians: 5</p><p>Beds: 31</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
9/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Sri Lanka
In terms of traditional healthcare, Sri Lanka has achieved a commendable health status. The well known National Pharmaceuticals Policy of the country aims at providing good quality drugs to people at reasonable prices.Nurses: 19
Physicians: 5
Beds: 31
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![<p><b>Thailand</b></p>Thailand has been successful in terms of health development. The health and medical care is overseen by the Ministry of Public Health, along with several other non-government agencies.<p>Nurses: 15</p><p>Physicians: 3</p><p>Beds: 22</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
10/1212 major health infrastructure countries
Thailand
Thailand has been successful in terms of health development. The health and medical care is overseen by the Ministry of Public Health, along with several other non-government agencies.Nurses: 15
Physicians: 3
Beds: 22
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![<p><b>China</b></p>China takes its healthcare system seriously with an intention to make it convenient and affordable for the poor in the country. The country’s healthcare system is tiered depending on the urban and rural locations.<p>Nurses: 14</p><p>Physicians: 14</p><p>Beds: 41</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
11/1212 major health infrastructure countries
China
China takes its healthcare system seriously with an intention to make it convenient and affordable for the poor in the country. The country’s healthcare system is tiered depending on the urban and rural locations.Nurses: 14
Physicians: 14
Beds: 41
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![<p><b>India</b></p>India has a universal healthcare system which is run by the constituent states of the country. The private medical sector in India is more popular that the public health sector. The country’s public health infrastructure is characterized by a regulatory framework.<p>Nurses: 13</p><p>Physicians: 6</p><p>Beds: 9</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>]()
12/1212 major health infrastructure countries
India
India has a universal healthcare system which is run by the constituent states of the country. The private medical sector in India is more popular that the public health sector. The country’s public health infrastructure is characterized by a regulatory framework.Nurses: 13
Physicians: 6
Beds: 9
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The healthcare industry in India is growing at a rapid pace. Rising income levels and a growing elderly population are some of the factors which determine this growth. Here’s a list of countries with health infrastructure per 10000 persons, according to the KBuzz Sector Insights report released by KPMG.
The report states that CRISIL Research anticipates that the sector needs close to Rs 6 trillion to attain the global median of 24 beds per 10,000 persons.
