Can the poor really access government healthcare programs?
By Taufik Indrakesuma, on July 3rd, 2012
Most countries in ASEAN have government programs to enable the poor to access health services. Whether in the form of subsidies, health insurance programs for the poor, or conditional cash transfers, these programs are designed to make health services more affordable to the poor.
However, is the price of healthcare the only access barrier? The visualization we made below illustrates the other factors that prevent the poor from having full access to health services. (click here to view it in full size)
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