Country Comparison by Hospital Beds

The healthcare system of a country has many components. Clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, physicians, utensils, devices, available medication and many other things are essential to keep the gears turning and the people healthy. When crises occurred, some countries turned out not to be very well prepared to take care of their population. When disasters of any sort happen, the number of available hospital beds plays a very important role. When all hospital beds are occupied, more people are left waiting for treatment when they might not actually have time to wait. Countries are known to have helped each other in dire situations, accepting patient transfers and treating them there.

The number of hospital beds available per 1000 people can be a very telling detail of the efficiency of the healthcare system of a country.

Before traveling to another country, make sure you know the emergency number specific to that country, and if you ever encounter any medical issues (sickness, injuries), make your way to the nearest hospital for proper treatment. Find a nice hotel room in a big city and you will very likely find good medical care there if needed.