Government Vs Ministry of Health and Welfare
For several years, the government and medical schools have been in a tug-of-war over increasing the number of doctors. The government is in favor of increasing the number of doctors, while medical schools are against it. Why is the government trying to increase the number of doctors? The number of medical school students has not increased for almost 20 years. The government says that Korea is moving toward a super-aging society and that the elderly population is continuing to increase. They say that more doctors are needed. The Ministry of Health and Medical Schools say that the Korean population will decrease and that there are already enough doctors. They say that more doctors will lower the quality of medical care and increase medical bills. Which argument is true? Let’s find out the number of doctors around the world.
Doctors per 1,000 People
Country |
Number of doctors per 1,000 |
Cuba |
8.43 |
Monaco |
7.76 |
Sweden |
7.06 |
Greece |
6.31 |
Belgium |
6.26 |
Uruguay |
6.20 |
San Marino |
6.02 |
Portugal |
5.62 |
Malta |
5.49 |
Czech Republic |
5.47 |
Why Cuba has many doctos?
Government Investment in Healthcare
The Cuban government prioritizes healthcare as a fundamental right and heavily invests in medical education and public health.
Free Medical Education
Medical school in Cuba is free, which encourages many students to become doctors without financial barriers.
Medical Internationalism
Cuba trains a surplus of doctors, many of whom participate in medical missions abroad, strengthening the country's medical system and global reputation.
Preventive Healthcare System
The healthcare model focuses on preventive care, requiring a large number of medical professionals for community-based care.
High Doctor-to-Patient Ratio Policy
The government maintains a policy of having a high number of doctors to ensure accessibility to medical services for all citizens.
Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM)
This internationally recognized institution attracts students from around the world, further increasing the number of trained doctors.