Best Health Systems

Universal coverage; high quality treatment and ease of accessibility; amount spent by government (10% of gross national income) on healthcare is highest in the world; life expectancy exceeded only by Japan.

High life expectancy; Low infant and neonatal mortality rates; residents can expect to be healthy for 89% of their lives (health expectancy rate)

The Maltese Government provides a comprehensive health service to all Maltese residents that is entirely free at the point of delivery. This health service is funded from general taxation. All residents have access to preventive, investigative, curative and rehabilitative services in Government Health Centres and Hospitals. Persons with a low income are 'means tested' by the Department of Social Security. If they qualify for assistance, they receive a card which entitles them to free pharmaceuticals. Moreover, a person who suffers from one or more of a specified list of chronic diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) is also entitled to receive free treatment for his /her ailment, irrespective of financial means. Private health services exist alongside the Government service.

Low-cost health care with a good standard of medical assistance; Italian healthcare providers are dedicated and well-trained; national health system is administered through local health authorities; provides low or no-cost healthcare, includeing in-patient, outpatient vists with primary care providers and specialists, dental visits, outpatient procedures,some or all of medications and emergency care.

the health system in Andorra is run by the State and falls under the regulatory authority of the Government, which guarantees the system so that all citizens enjoy the best possible health facilities