Patients struggle to access effective health care due to ongoing violence, distance, costs and health service performance in Afghanistan

Conclusions
Violence continues to affect daily life and access to healthcare in Afghanistan. Moreover, healthcare provision is not adequately geared to meet medical and emergency needs. Impartial healthcare tailored to the context will be vital to increase access to basic and life-saving healthcare.

Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Nic Carthaigh, N., De Gryse, B., Esmati, A. S., Nizar, B., Van Overloop, C., Fricke, R., Bseiso, J., Baker, C., Decroo, T., Philips, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research