Healthcare in Colombia

Colombia’s social welfare is a problem. No solid plan for welfare has been set up by the government, leaving only 16 percent of Colombia’s total population completely covered with social insurance. The poorest part of the population isn’t covered by any program at all.

Urban and rural residents experience significant differences in regards to healthcare. The coverage in the three largest cities—Bogotá, Medellín and Cal are almost 95 percent. At the rural level, the best services were delivered by the departments in the coffee-growing areas which are at the bottom of the scale. Colombia’s healthcare system needs help. Although they are making good changes, they still have a way to go.