5 Countries That Need Doctors in 2023

2. Benin

Physicians per 1000: 0.06

Benin faces major healthcare challenges with only 0.06 physicians per 1000 people, resulting in limited access to medical professionals. The government allocates just 3.3% of GDP to healthcare, leading to a high infant mortality rate of 52.8 deaths per 1000 births. Diseases such as HIV/AIDS affect approximately 1% of adults, causing 2% of annual deaths. Rural areas lack essential healthcare infrastructure, exacerbating disparities between urban and rural health outcomes. Despite progress, malnutrition affects 45% of children under five. Benin is one of the countries with major healthcare issues.