The vast majority of people in Africa have no health insurance. If a major illness occurs, families have to beg relatives, friends, and neighbors to cover the expense.
Jordan Davis reports from Dakar, Senegal on a program that provides micro-insurance to families for $2.50 a month. The stripped-down version of an American HMO is providing families in Senegal with some peace of mind. |
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