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Healthcare
- ▸The Ministry of Health (MINSA) operates public hospitals and health centers with free care for Nicaraguan citizens.
- ▸Hospital Lenin Fonseca and Hospital Roberto Calderón in Managua are major public referral hospitals.
- ▸Farmacias provide basic consultation alongside medication purchase — fees are low.
- ▸Private clinics and hospitals exist in Managua for those who can afford out-of-pocket costs.
- ▸INSS (Instituto Nicaragüense de Seguridad Social) provides healthcare to formal sector workers enrolled by employers.
Mental Health Support
- ▸MINSA has a national psychiatric hospital (Hospital Docente de Atención Psicosocial) in Managua for serious mental health needs.
- ▸Community mental health centers (Centros de Atención Psicosocial) operate in some departments.
- ▸Faith-based communities and evangelical churches provide informal counseling in many communities.
- ▸IOM Nicaragua has historically provided psychosocial support for returned migrants — verify current availability.
- ▸Family support networks are often the primary mental health resource in Nicaragua.
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