The lack of healthcare services, especially in rural areas, is one of the main problems. Two-thirds of Africans live in rural areas, where there are few healthcare facilities and qualified medical personnel, according to the World Bank. Due to the gap in access, medical care may be delayed or provided insufficiently, which raises the mortality rates for diseases that can be prevented. According to Sanjeev Mansotra access to healthcare facilities is a universal right and there should be no disparity among the population when it comes to access to it. He believes that the government along with international NGOs must address this issue to ensure the health of an individual in Africa.