As a leading venue for medical research in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia notable areas of focus include fields such as genomics and stem cell treatment. While data suggests that it remains a comparatively minor player on the international stage, there are signs that this is changing as foreign institutions are establishing research initiatives in the...
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Chapter | Health & Life Sciences from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
Saudi Arabia has a growing population that, combined with increased life expectancy and a rising rate of so-called lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, means demand for health care services is set to continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Yet while the state remains the largest player in the health care industry, providing free treatment to nationals and stepping up spending, the...
Articles & Analysis | Prepping the table: Staffing and expertise get the government’s attention as universal insurance is introduced from The Report: Indonesia 2013
With the country gearing up for the start of a universal health care coverage scheme, Indonesia has made great progress in addressing many of the historical issues concerning its public health sector. Major new developments in both state and private health care are taking shape, with a number of new hospitals under construction and the prospect of a...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nenny Soemawinata, Managing Director, Putera Sampoerna Foundation: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2013
Articles & Analysis | New pharma: Policy reforms will see domestic inputs into pharmaceuticals increase from The Report: Indonesia 2013
While Indonesia has long been a large and important pharmaceuticals market, the prospect of enhanced spending on health in the years ahead has made it an even more attractive destination for investors. Indeed, with government plans to institute universal health coverage, along with increased private sector interest and growing purchasing power among...