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Although economic growth has contributed to improving health indicators in Peru, the health system is still fragmented and underfunded. Out-of-pocket expenses are high and the population still lacks health insurance coverage.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – TEXT OF THE NEWS – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your news. PLEASE USE THE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Peruvian health system is made up of the following sub-systems for financing and service delivery: i) the tax-financed public sector (Seguro Integral de Salud – SIS), ii) the contributory sector (Social Health Insurance – ESSALUD), (iii) the armed forces and police sub-system, and iv) the private sector with its health insurance companies and private clinics.<\/p>\n