The health care sector in Oman is set to undergo a major expansion, with both the government and the private sector investing in new “medical cities” as well as developing a number of smaller hospitals.
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Chapter | Education & Health from The Report: Kuwait 2013
The Ministry of Education is moving ahead with plans to develop schools on a public-private partnership basis in order to deal with pressure from the country’s rapidly expanding youth population. Kuwait’s health care industry is also on the verge of a major period of development and expansion. The planned establishment of an independent regulatory body in the near future is a sign of market...
Oil production retains its key role in the economy, however plans are under way to encourage diversification away from hydrocarbons towards an economy that is more knowledge based. The political climate has been characterised of late by a number of disputes, often resulting in either the resignation of the government or the dissolution of parliament, which has contributed to the slow progress of some projects.
Ambitious plans to privatise segments of Kuwait’s health care services are gaining momentum as the government makes a two-fold bid to reduce waiting times at state hospitals and attract new investment for the sector.
Articles & Analysis | A changing landscape: New investments and initiatives to improve quality of care from The Report: Jordan 2013
The World Bank ranks Jordan as one of the most advanced health care systems in the MENA region. According to the most recent World Bank data, Jordanian life expectancy at birth was over 73 years in 2010, compared to a regional average of 70 years. Also, the infant mortality rate in 2011 was 18 per 1000 live births, compared to an average of 35 in...
Articles & Analysis | Advances in medical technology: Improving care and reducing costs through innovation from The Report: Jordan 2013
Technology-driven medical care is a promising area for growth in the kingdom, with both government and private medical facilities taking steps to implement information and communications technology (ICT) health tools, and technology companies working to develop more advanced services and products. As well as ben-efitting the general population, a...