Healthcare System The Portuguese healthcare system is composed of three co-existing systems: the national health service (Serviço Nacional de Saùde, SNS), the special social programmes of health insurance for certain professions (subsystems), and private, voluntary health insurance. The national health service offers universal coverage. Furthermore, approximately 25% of the population is covered by the healthcare […]

Healthcare System Health care in Korea is of a high quality, and can be found in general hospitals, oriental hospitals (these utilize traditional eastern medical practices), public health centers, and private hospitals. As an international student, you may choose to seek health care at international clinics, which are staffed by doctors who have studied abroad, […]

Healthcare System Health care in Poland is free and is delivered through a publicly funded health care system called the Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, which is free for all the citizens of Poland provided they fall into the “insured” category (usually meaning that they have their health insurance paid for by their employer, or are the […]

Healthcare System Despite being a developing country, Thailand is among the leading nations of the Southeast Asia region boasts a fair health care system. Although not every Thai has health insurance, they can easily access to the hospitals and other medical units and can afford the payment for the treatment or other related costs. The health care system here […]

Healthcare System Healthcare in Sweden is largely tax-funded, a system that ensures everyone has equal access to healthcare services. Swedish healthcare is decentralised – responsibility lies with the county councils and, in some cases, local councils or municipal governments. A shortage of medical personnel is a major problem.   Currency Swedish krona 1 Krona = 1,584.91 […]

Healthcare System In an emergency, people can go straight to a hospitalA&E. For any other type of hospital treatment a referral from a doctor is required. There are public and private hospitals, with the former providing free treatment. As some hospitals offer both private and state healthcare services, the presentation of a social security card, […]

Healthcare System The healthcare system is managed by the National Health Insurance Fund (RFZO), which covers all citizens and permanent residents. All employees, self-employed persons, and pensioners must pay contributions to it. Contributions are based on a sliding scale, with wealthier members of society paying higher percentages of their income. Despite this, corruption still remains […]

Healthcare System The Lithuanian health system is a mixed system, predominantly funded from the National Health Insurance Fund through a compulsory health insurance scheme, supplemented by substantial state contributions on behalf of the economically inactive population   Currency Euro 1 Euro = 17,179.35 IDR   Food Rye bread Varškės apkepas (fried curd cheese cakes) Bulviniai blynai […]

Healthcare System As an international student or traveler coming to live in Japan, you will need to register with the National Healthcare system in Japan. On the very basic level, the healthcare system will cover: 70% Coverage : You will be required to pay 30% of the expense for all injuries and illnesses. Exclusion :The […]