Zambia: Most Zambians Lack Medical Aid, Support Govt Provision of Universal Health Coverage

Two-thirds of citizens say they worry “somewhat” or “a lot” about being unable to obtain or afford medical care when they need it.

Key findings

• Only 15% of Zambians say they have medical aid coverage.
• Among those who do have medical aid, most (77%) rely on national health insurance. And three-fourths (75%) say they are satisfied with their coverage, including 40% who describe themselves as “very satisfied.”
• Among those who don’t have health insurance, the largest share (39%) say they are not…