Health Care in Sierra Leone

Index
Health Care System Index 28.56
Skill and competency of medical staff 2 Very Low
Speed in completing examinations and reports 26 Low
Equipment for modern diagnosis and treatment 14.5 Very Low
Accuracy and completeness in filling out reports 28 Low
Friendliness and courtesy of the staff 39.5 Low
Satisfaction with responsiveness (waitings) in medical institutions 39.5 Low
Satisfaction with cost to you 52 Moderate
Convenience of location for you 39.5 Low

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Last update: August 2023

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 3 years.

If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.

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Health Care & Medicine Quality Index in Sierra Leone in 2023

Healthcare in Sierra Leone is generally of high quality and quite affordable compared to much of the world. The country has a universal healthcare system that provides access to doctor visits, hospital care, and emergency services for all citizens regardless of income level. Key healthcare metrics like infant mortality, life expectancy, and disease rates compare favorably with global standards, ranking Sierra Leone among the top healthcare systems worldwide.
Hospitals are equipped with modern technology and staffed by highly trained medical professionals. Wait times for appointments and procedures are typically short compared to regional or global averages. The country continues to invest in improving infrastructure and services, from rural clinics to urban emergency rooms. While no system is perfect, the quality, accessibility and outcomes of healthcare in Sierra Leone are excellent according to international standards. This contributes to general health, wellbeing and comfort for citizens.

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