In the nearly 60 years since its independence, Malaysia has made enormous strides in health care, creating an internationally lauded public health system that delivers quality care to a large proportion of the public at extremely generous rates. This is complemented by a growing private sector, which provides quality care – often in specialist areas – to those Malaysians and foreigners who can...
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Malaysia is enjoying uninterrupted momentum in attracting investment and trade flows destined for South-east Asia. As a leading trading nation it has the necessary infrastructure and determination to compete and partner with its ASEAN neighbors to create a more sustainable growth model.
Articles & Analysis | Improving quality and access key for improving education in Sri Lanka from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Sri Lanka’s education system is widely regarded as among the best in South Asia. A commitment to improving the quality of teaching at all levels and across the country has resulted in impressive outcomes in recent years. In 2015 the country’s literacy rate was 92%, and over 95% of the adult population had completed some level of schooling,...
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lanka's highly efficient public health sector faces new private competition from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Free universal health care is enshrined in Sri Lanka’s Constitution. Its health care system delivers what is widely recognised as some of the highest-quality care in South Asia, despite spending considerably less than most other countries. The state-run public health system provides efficient, comprehensive and free medical services of all...
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lanka brings health sector into the 21st century from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
In recent years Sri Lanka’s health authorities have moved forward with a variety of projects aimed at integrating digital technology into the health sector. In 2015 the government oversaw the operation of 12 e-health pilot projects around the country, which involved initiatives related to the introduction of a national health ID number for all...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ashok Pathirage, Chairman, Asiri Group of Hospitals: Interview from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Which areas hold the best opportunities for private hospitals and clinics in Sri Lanka?