As an archipelago of more than 7000 islands, and a high level of social media engagement and an internet-literate population, the Philippines is looking to e-health to help it meet its goal of achieving universal health coverage. For the government, technology is a way to streamline the management of devolved health systems and improve health...
Given the remarkable strides in improving health outcomes since the 1970s, Filipinos are generally living longer and healthier lives than their predecessors. But despite these advances, the country lags behind many of its neighbours on key health indicators, such as the maternal mortality rate and incidence of tuberculosis. Its health expenditure is also considerably less than other countries...
Despite gloomy global trade forecasts, the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, competitive geographical and labour force advantages, and rising domestic consumption bode well for future trade and investment.
How can higher education in Tunisia be brought in line with the needs of the labour market?
Health care has been a national priority for the Tunisian government since the country gained independence from France in 1956. A focus of continued investment, the health care sector has since seen the development of a nation-wide network of public hospitals and health centres, with the country quickly becoming a model in North Africa.
More than 30 years after Tunisia became one of the first countries in the region to establish a pharmaceuticals industry, the sector boasts nearly 40 production units for human medicine and six for animal medicine. According to a 2014 report by the World Bank, between 2000 and 2013 the industry grew at an average rate of 15%, significantly...
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