Healthcare in Colombia

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Healthcare System in Colombia

The health care system in Colombia is comprised of three distinct sectors:  The public, private and ISS (Social Security Institute). Even though over 80% of the citizens had access to some form of healthcare, it seems that the private sector was the most influential of all sectors as it delivered maximum care to the citizens of the country. Along with healthcare reform in Colombia came the added emphasis of preventing diseases. This was eminent through the health promotion institutes located around the country.

There is a growing disparity in access to healthcare for those individuals residing in rural areas as compared to the urbanized cities. The main cities of Bogota, Medellin and Cali had 95% coverage compared to marginal access in the rural areas.

 

Quality of Healthcare in Colombia               

Despite the disparity of healthcare in the region, the urbanized cities of Colombia offer state-of-the-art facilities for any foreign patients or for those that can afford it. Still being significantly cheaper than other developed country, Colombia provides medical tourists and citizens with some of the best healthcare seen in South America.

To further demonstrate the ability to compete with Brazil, its neighboring medical tourism destination, Colombia has attempted to begin accrediting its healthcare facility. Until now, they have two accredited hospitals in the country and have plans of further proving its commitment to quality and excellent health care services. 

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