The current trajectory of the health care sector is defined in large part by the potential offered by Nigeria’s demographics and income profile. However, realising that potential will necessitate major investment and reforms to ensure that both public and private infrastructure can keep pace with demand. With an 184m-strong population growing at 2.7% per year, propelling the country to the...
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Nigeria 2016
The most populous country and arguably the largest economy on the continent, Nigeria is widely regarded as an African powerhouse.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nila Moeloek, Minister of Health: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2017
Articles & Analysis | Technology and digitisation propelling Indonesia's health care sector forward from The Report: Indonesia 2017
With universal health care, known locally as JKN, bringing increased access to services across Indonesia, the country’s health care infrastructure is expanding, triggering unprecedented demand for supplies, from basic laboratory equipment to advanced diagnostic machines. Meanwhile, efforts are under way to modernise the sector and overcome the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Romeo Lledo, President Director, Siloam Hospitals: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2017
Articles & Analysis | Universal coverage, liberalisation and innovation stimulate health care sector growth in Indonesia from The Report: Indonesia 2017
The year 2016 marks the second year of the rollout of universal health care, known locally as JKN, which aims to cover a population of approximately 260m by 2019. While millions have already been brought under coverage, reaching the whole population of an archipelago that contains 6000 inhabited islands will be no easy feat. Still, hopes are...