More than ever before, Ghanaians have seen their access to health care improve, and as a result they are living longer, healthier lives. Since the roll-out of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2005, 10.2m active subscribers had been added to the scheme as of end-2014, out of a total population of 25m. This has led to improvements in average life expectancy, which, in the decade...
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Situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, Ghana’s natural resource wealth and status as a stable democracy have helped make it a prominent player in the region. It is the world’s second-largest exporter of cocoa, behind Côte d’Ivoire, and one of the continent’s largest gold producers. Recently discovered reserves of oil and gas have powered the economy to double-digit growth in the past decade.
Dans le cadre d’une politique de diversification de son économie et afin de se hisser parmi les grands exportateurs de produits pharmaceutiques, les efforts déployés par l’Algérie pour attirer les investissements étrangers vers son industrie pharmaceutique semblent porter leurs fruits.
Dernière étape de la mise en place d’une couverture universelle au Maroc, une nouvelle loi sur l'assurance maladie devrait prendre effet au début de l'année scolaire, étendant la couverture médicale aux étudiants des universités et des centres de formation professionnelle.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hubert de Ruty, President, Maroc Innovation et Santé: Interview from The Report: Morocco 2015
Articles & Analysis | Morocco passes new legislation to offer more private sector investment in health from The Report: Morocco 2015
Significant advances have been made in improving health care in Morocco in recent years, including the extension of medical coverage and a substantial reduction in infant mortality rates. As the expansion of state-funded medical coverage boosts access to health care for a growing number of people, health facilities are increasingly under...