What is healthcare in Croatia like?

Facilities and Health Information

Health-care facilities in Croatia, although generally of Western caliber, are under severe budgetary strain. Some medicines are in short supply in public hospitals and clinics. There are numerous private medical and dental practitioners, and private pharmacies stock a variety of medicines not readily available through public health facilities. Tick-borne encephalitis, a disease preventable with a three-shot vaccination series, is found throughout inland Croatia, but is not prevalent along the coast.

Drinking Water Source - % of rural population improved

96.8%

Drinking Water Source - % of total population unimproved

1.4%

Drinking Water Source - % of urban population improved

99.800000

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate

0.07%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

People Living with HIV/AIDS

750

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

2.72

Diseases - note

highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been identified in this country; it poses a negligible risk with extremely rare cases possible among US citizens who have close contact with birds

Sanitation Facility Access - % of total population unimproved

1.8%

Sanitation Facility Access - % of urban population improved

98.600000

Sanitation Facility Access - % of rural population improved

97.6%

Infectious Diseases - degree of risk

intermediate

Vectorborne Disease (s)

tickborne encephalitis

Disability Access In Croatia

Accessibility

While in Croatia, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation very different from what is found in the United States. Croatian law mandates access to transportation, communication and public buildings for persons with disabilities. However, the law does not demand that facilities be retrofitted. Persons with disabilities will find marked differences in new construction compared to old construction, where access can still be limited. Croatia’s geography is hilly and often steep, including along the coast, and presents challenges to some persons with disabilities. Universal access on public transportation may not always be available. Outside of urban areas, accessibility generally worsens significantly.

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