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Infographics16 October 2024 - 13:00

Service provision for Ear and Hearing Care globally

In Eastern Africa, 69% of services are provided by public health system, while 31% are from the private sector.

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by Rosa Mumanyi
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A report on ear and hearing care services highlights significant disparities in service provision across different regions in Africa.


In Eastern Africa, 69% of services are provided by the public health system, while 31% are from the private sector.


Central Africa shows similar trends with 66% public and 34% private. Southern Africa has 54% public and 46% private service provision.


In Western Africa, 67% of services are public and 33% private. The overall WHO African Region statistics reflect 66% public and 34% private.


These figures emphasize the crucial role of public health systems in providing ear and hearing care services.

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