Although the health system faces an array of challenges, including human resource shortages, disparities between regions and rising costs, significant gains in the quality and accessibility of care have markedly improved the wellness of Turkey’s population. Moreover, as the Turkish economy becomes more service-oriented, health companies and...
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Although the health system faces an array of challenges, including human resource shortages, disparities between regions and rising costs, significant gains in the quality and accessibility of care have markedly improved the wellness of Turkey’s population. Moreover, as the economy expands, health companies and investors are well positioned to capitalise on growth opportunities in private...
At an average of 5.1% between 2003 and 2012, Turkey has experienced one of the world’s highest growth rates over the past decade. This was accompanied by drops in joblessness and poverty, as well as gains in school enrolment, home ownership and life expectancy.
Articles & Analysis | Vital signs: As the sector continues to expand, partnerships with the private sector are being encouraged from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
The introduction of compulsory medical coverage and a significant population increase have fuelled the growth of Abu Dhabi’s health care sector in recent years, with a number of new facilities opening. This expansion is expected to continue, with both the government and the private sector planning new hospitals for the near future. This additional...
Articles & Analysis | In good hands: The implementation of mandatory coverage is reshaping the sector from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has worked hard to ensure access to health care in the emirate, in part through its successful implementation of a mandatory health care insurance system. Today about 98% of UAE nationals and foreign workers living in Abu Dhabi have medical insurance, a rate that is unparalleled in the GCC region. At the same...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Saif Al Qubaisi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
How would you describe the landscape for primary, secondary and tertiary health care? Is there a greater need for medical screening and prevention?