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Healthcare Access Crisis: Ireland's Border Counties Left Behind

4/8/2025

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In 2023, a staggering 68.9% of residents in Ireland's border counties are far from a hospital, with only 31.1% living within a 15-minute drive. In stark contrast, 92.2% of Dubliners enjoy quick access. Meanwhile, Romania and Greece grapple with severe healthcare access issues, where some regions report less than 10% proximity to medical facilities.

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In 2023, a staggering 68.9% of residents in Ireland's border counties are far from a hospital, with only 31.1% living within a 15-minute drive. In stark contrast, 92.2% of Dubliners enjoy quick access. Meanwhile, Romania and Greece grapple with severe healthcare access issues, where some regions report less than 10% proximity to medical facilities.