Although strategic groups and groups representing consumers are overall satisfied with the health system, there are a number of matters, especially regarding the lack of availability of drugs, long waiting times and inconvenient clinic operating hours which are criticized. Many organizations that render health services are NGO’s, which are being subsidized by the government. The leading causes of death are hypertension and heart disease, accounting for 28% of all deaths in 2002. HIV/AIDS are increasingly demanding victims. In table 1.5.1 some key indicators are provided.

Table 1.5.1 Key Indicators

Source: 2001 CMO-report