Health: Can the Price of a Medical Consultation Discourage Patients?

In Port-au-Prince, accessing medical care can sometimes feel like a real obstacle course. In public hospitals, a consultation costs about 100 gourdes, compared to 1,500 to 5,000 gourdes in certain private facilities. However, the cost of care is not the only barrier. Long waiting lines, the closure of several establishments, and the lack of resources in the still-functional hospitals further complicate the care of patients.<\/i><\/p>

Since Monday, this woman has been going to the La Paix University Hospital (HUP), hoping to see a doctor