Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina is grossly under-funded. Limitations in the health system flourish because of lack of skills, motivation, suitable information technology and links between operational centres like the health insurance institutions, the public health institutions and health care facilities.
Historically, part of the Turkish Empire from the 15th century, the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina passed into the control of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1878. Following World War II, they were incorporated into the Yugoslavian federation.
Most visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina are trouble-free but visitors should be aware that there is a threat from terrorism. There is also a global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.