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Countries With The Highest (And Lowest) Levels Of Healthcare Access And Quality, 2018 Study

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajC-Suite Advisory

Iceland ranks number one among 195 countries in terms of healthcare quality and accessibility, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. The index, published by the esteemed scientific journal The Lancet, gave Iceland a score of 97.1 out of 100.

A comprehensive review process looked at nearly 32 causes of death preventable through proper medical care. Based on this, each of the 195 countries was scored between 0-100.

Countries with the highest levels of healthcare quality and accessibility in 2016 were Iceland (97.1 points), Norway (96.6), the Netherlands (96.1), Luxembourg (96.0), and Finland and Australia (each with 95.9).

The countries with the lowest levels of health care quality and accessibility in 2016 were the Central African Republic (18.6), Somalia (19.0), Guinea-Bissau (23.4), Chad (25.4), and Afghanistan (25.9).

On the one hand, India ranked 145th, behind its neighbors like China (48th), Sri Lanka (71st), Bangladesh (133rd), and Bhutan (144th). India scored a total of 41.2 out of 100 (up from 24.7 in 1990) – its health index was better than those of Nepal (149th), Pakistan (154th) and Afghanistan (191st).

Here are the top 5 countries that scored the highest.

1. Iceland (97.1 points)
2. Norway (96.6 points)
3. The Netherlands (96.1 points)
4. Luxembourg (96.0 points)
5. Finland (95.9 points)
5. Australia (95.9 points)

Here are the top 5 countries that scored the lowest.

1. Central African Republic (18.6 points)
2. Somalia (19.0 points)
3. Guinea-Bissau (23.4 points)
4. Chad (25.4 points)
5. Afghanistan (25.9 points)

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
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