Information about El Salvador's healthcare system and insurance system.

El Salvador has the National Health System (Sistema Nacional de Salud), a healthcare and insurance system managed by the central government. This system aims to provide all citizens with access to public health services. The National Health System consists of primary, secondary and tertiary level healthcare facilities in El Salvador. First-level health institutions include health centers, second-level health institutions include hospitals, and third-level health institutions include high-level private hospitals. These health institutions provide citizens with access to health services such as emergencies, routine examinations and treatments. Citizens registered with the National Health System can benefit from health services by obtaining a health card. This card provides citizens with free or low-cost access to healthcare services. There are also social assistance programs for citizens who have difficulty accessing healthcare due to their financial situation. In El Salvador, health insurance has an important role in securing citizens' access to healthcare. Employees are generally protected by health insurance coverage from their employers. Additionally, private health insurance is also available and citizens can purchase this insurance individually. Quality and access to healthcare in El Salvador may face some challenges, especially in rural areas. Problems such as inadequate health infrastructure, lack of expert personnel and insufficient resources may prevent the effective provision of health services. However, the government is taking various measures to solve these problems and improve access to healthcare.