Health Insurance in Angola, Africa

Information expatriation

Capital City: Luanda
Total area: 1,246,700 km2
Population: 17,024,000
Money: Currency Converter
Time Zone: List of time zones by country
Calling Code: +244 XXX

Practical Information:

Wikepedia Angola

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Here is a brief description of the healthcare system in the country:

·      Angola has a universal public healthcare system funded by the government through tax revenues and donor assistance.

·      It aims to provide comprehensive and equitable care but faces significant resource constraints.

·      Primary care is delivered via public health centers and posts staffed by nurses, some with limited facilities.

·      Larger public hospitals in cities offer clinical services from general physicians.

·      Significant infrastructure gaps exist, especially regarding equipment and facilities outside urban centers.

·      Maternal and child health, infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, and conflict-related injuries pose major challenges.

·      Private practitioners and a few medical facilities supplement public options in major cities but are costly.

·      Health indicators remain below average due to decades of civil war, poverty, and a recent history of underinvestment.

·      Reforms focus on rebuilding the system, expanding insurance programs, and developing local medical education.

·      Ongoing support from international organizations helps address capacity and resource shortfalls.

·      Access to care differs greatly between rural/urban populations and by economic status.

Here are some key health considerations for expatriates living in the country:

·      Purchase comprehensive international medical insurance including evacuation coverage before arrival.

·      Register with a public clinic/hospital for basic care but quality varies greatly in rural areas.

·      Private care is an option but very expensive without proper insurance.

·      Bring needed prescription drugs as availability is limited, especially outside major cities.

·      Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date for travel and tropical diseases.

·      Only drink bottled, boiled or treated water and thoroughly cook foods.

·      Rural areas have much less infrastructure - choose housing near major urban hospitals if possible.

·      Monitor impacts of climate, isolation, or lifestyle changes on physical/mental health.

·      Learn some basic Portuguese terms for communicating healthcare needs.

·      Natural disasters like floods are risks - maintain basic emergency supplies.

·      Consider very high costs if advanced care requiring specialists/equipment offshore is urgently needed.

·      Register location with your embassy in case medical evacuation from country becomes necessary.