What is healthcare in Micronesia like?

Facilities and Health Information

Health care facilities in the FSM consist of state-run hospitals on each of the four major islands and a few scattered clinics. These facilities often lack basic supplies and medicines, and the quality of health care is very low. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for health services. Medical evacuation for non-ambulatory patients may not be immediately available and can be mexpensive. Scuba divers should note that although there are decompression chambers in Yap, Chuuk, and Pohnpei, their availability and staff experience in treating diving injuries vary considerably.

Drinking Water Source - % of rural population improved

87.4%

Drinking Water Source - % of total population unimproved

11%

Drinking Water Source - % of urban population improved

94.8%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

3.2

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

.18

Sanitation Facility Access - % of total population unimproved

42.8%

Sanitation Facility Access - % of urban population improved

85.1%

Sanitation Facility Access - % of rural population improved

49%

Disability Access In Micronesia

Accessibility

While in the FSM, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation vastly different from what you find in the U.S. Neither laws nor regulations mandate accessibility to public facilities, services, or accomodations for persons with disabilities. There are no sidewalks available in the FSM. There is no public transportation. Taxis are run by independent operators that make no provision for people with disabilities. The national Department of Health and Social Services is responsible for protecting the rights of persons with disabilities; however, action is rarely, if ever, taken by the government.

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