Question 16072 — overseas

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Ms. Nadia Ramassamy alerts the Minister of Solidarity and Health to the insufficient provision of care on the island of Reunion. In November 2018, Reunion Island was hit by a unique social crisis in its history. If the “Yellow Vests” movement began, as in France, with the increase in fuel taxes, the unease affecting the island is deeper and has its roots in the economic, social and health situation. from Reunion. The response from the Minister for Overseas Territories, which only repeated the elements provided for in the September 2018 poverty plan, did not take into account the full social extent of the crisis. Reunion Island is hit by a very insufficient supply of healthcare. The equipment rate of health establishments is lower than that of French establishments, but also to those of other overseas territories such as Martinique or Guadeloupe. The issuing institute of the overseas departments has, per 100,000 inhabitants, 583 beds in mainland France compared to 360 in Reunion, a difference of 40%. Added to this deficit in reception capacity is an ever-increasing number of patients due to the aging of the population and the increase in chronic illnesses. The cost of care is also structurally higher than in mainland France due to the costs approach and a lack of staff loyalty but also the precariousness of some of Reunion's citizens (30% unemployment, 40% of residents below the poverty line and 38% of the population who have CMU). Added to this is dock dues, from which the health sector is not exempt. This situation weighs on the level of health of Reunion Islanders and is not without consequences on their level and quality of life. So, she asks him what the Government plans to do to fill the insufficient supply of care in Reunion.

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