Sri Lanka’s free, universal public health care system dates back to the 1930s. While the system is rooted in urban centres, public service provision has long since expanded into rural areas and is available island-wide, though concerns persist about the relative quality of these services beyond the major towns and cities. The Sri Lankan government has made a concerted effort to develop the...
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Sri Lanka 2019
Sri Lanka’s progress with free trade agreements, finance reforms, and growth strategies for manufacturing and ICT should encourage increased foreign direct investment. Sri Lanka was named the top travel destination for 2019, and the government’s 2025 development strategy aims to increase public-private partnerships, nurture innovation and increase investment in special economic zones.
Articles & Analysis | Health offerings expand in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on chronic disease from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
A regional pioneer in the provision of both health care and medical insurance, Abu Dhabi continued to lay the foundations in 2018 for a more robust model of primary care and achieved new milestones in transplant surgery. Driven by the construction of new hospitals, clinics and specialised facilities, there is a strong pipeline of public and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dr Gareth Goodier, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman, Department of Health: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
What is the private sector doing to address the shortcomings in health care delivery, and how can investment spur the growth of medical projects?
A regional pioneer in the provision of both health care and medical insurance, Abu Dhabi continued to lay the foundations in 2018 for a more robust model of primary care and achieved new milestones in transplant surgery. Driven by the construction of new hospitals, clinics and specialised facilities, there is a strong pipeline of public and private sector investment in new facilities,...