Health Infrastructure

Health infrastructure refers to the systems and facilities that support healthcare delivery in a community or region. This includes hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and emergency services, as well as the workforce, such as doctors and nurses, and the technologies used. In health geography, we study how these resources are distributed and how their availability affects public health, access to care, and health outcomes. Understanding health infrastructure helps us identify areas that are underserved or have specific health challenges, enabling targeted improvements and better health services for everyone.