Following the success of compulsory medical insurance policies in other Gulf states, Oman has initiated the rollout of its own national mandate.
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Egypt 2019
Though the Egyptian health care system is character¬ised by a pluralistic mix of public facilities, it has been strained by rapid population growth and relatively low levels of funding. Consequently, most Egyptians opt for private facilities, fuelling high levels of out-of-pocket expenditure and increasing desire for private insurance. In response, the government has initiated several reforms...
As Egypt is the most-populous Arab nation and third-most populous in Africa, population pressure is driving the nation’s economic agenda, with an estimated 3.5m young Egyptians entering the labour force by 2023. Recent years have seen an array of public initiatives aimed at encouraging private sector activity, but these remain hampered by a challenging economic backdrop and structural hurdles.
Economic update | México planea impulsar el crecimiento del deporte y el bienestar en las escuelas
30 Apr 2019
México ha diseñado una nueva estrategia para capitalizar el potencial de crecimiento del sector de Deportes y Bienestar, basada en educar a los jóvenes sobre los diferentes estilos de vida saludables. No obstante, los recortes presupuestarios que se vienen efectuando a los proveedores de servicios estatales podrían representar un obstáculo para el plan.
Articles & Analysis | Universal health care offers challenges and opportunities in Indonesia from The Report: Indonesia 2019
Indonesia has entered the final stages of its universal health care system rollout, which is set to stimulate continued growth across the private sector. The public scheme will provide an alternative to the country’s private system, addressing the lack of access for Indonesians who cannot afford private coverage but do not qualify for state-...
Articles & Analysis | Advancing technology leads to improved patient care and cost savings from The Report: Indonesia 2019
Rising health care costs, ageing populations and changing lifestyles in emerging economies are stoking demand for medical technology (medtech) solutions. These entail not just smart devices that remotely monitor and transmit biometric data, but any instance of technology that helps to deliver health services. These initiatives are happening...