Accessibility
This policy was enacted in the US in 1990 and eliminated discrimination of people with disabilities
The Americas with Disabilities Act
While this country does not have universal healthcare, in 2008 a huge step was made by lowering the number of uninsured people
The United States
This universal system is offered in Canada and covers all medically necessary care
Medicare
This country has the highest doctor density in the world with 9.31 physicians per 1,000 people
Cuba
This country offers healthcare for refugees and healthcare training for Syrian healthcare workers
Turkey
This country is known for not being accessible for people with disabilities and remains a significant issue
Mexico
Natural disasters like the 2010 earthquake and Hurricane Matthew in 2016 have severely impacted healthcare facilities, destroying many centers and further reducing healthcare infrastructure
Haiti
Taiwan's system is financed by payroll-based premiums, employers, and the government
National Health Insurance (NHI)
This country has a very high rate of suicide with almost 20 suicides per 100,000 population
Japan
This country is not a part of the UN, OECD, or WHO because most country's do not recognize it's independence
Taiwan
This country has many newly developed cities that abide by their Disability Discrimination Act that makes it one of the most accessible countries in the world
An act of Parliament in 1946 established the NHS in this region
The United Kingdom
This system in Japan has two types of mandatory insurance: Employment based and residence-based plans
Japan
This country has a Vision 2030 goal of reaching a life expectancy of 80 years of age
Saudi Arabia
This country has a family health program that uses a multidisciplinary team devoted to health promotion and prevention
Brazil
This country has a very strong legislative framework to support people with disabilities including over 11 policies (dating back to 1977) to ensure they have equal access
Canada
This country evolved from only employees being covered in 1945 to everyone having universal healthcare in 2016
France
This country's system (Medicare) covers 100% of GP fees and 85% of specialty physician fees
Australia
In this country, public health insurance covers 100% of the population while 95% of the population also have private insurance
France
This country has tax rebates and income-based penalties to encourage citizens to have private health insurance
Australia
1 in 5 people have a long-term disability in this country so the Equality Act of 2010 ensures access to education, employment, housing, and goods and services.
The UK
This country faced challenges with infrastructure and funding, so the Health Transformation Program was enacted in 2003 and provided universal health insurance
Turkey
The Ministry of Health is the main provider and funder of healthcare services in this country
Saudi Arabia
In this country, 1 in 5 people live in poverty and 19% of people live on $6.85 a day
Brazil
This country offers community health workers that serve as the first point of contact in preventative care and chronic disease management
Cuba