Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Health problems have been a long-standing issue limiting development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
In 2022, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative found that the DRC was fulfilling 73.1% of what it should be fulfilling for the right to health, based on its level of income. For children's health, the DRC achieved 96.6% of what is expected based on its income. For adult health, the DRC achieves 100.0% of what is expected based on national income. The DRC falls into the "very bad" category when evaluating the right to reproductive health, fulfilling 22.8% of what the nation is expected to achieve, based on the income it has available.
Health infrastructure
Medical facilities are severely limited, medical materials are in short supply. An adequate supply of prescription or over-the-counter drugs in local stores or pharmacies is generally not available. Payment for any medical services is expected in cash in the DR Congo, in advance of treatment.
Health status
Life expectancy
In 2018, life expectancy in the DR Congo was 60.3 years: 59 for the male population and 61.6 for females.
Malaria
Malaria is a major health problem in the DR Congo.
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