In the 1980s Côte d’Ivoire’s health care system was a model for the region, but population growth, waning state revenues and conflict eroded the capacity of public institutions, leading to material and facility shortages and declining health for citizens. Major killers today are largely preventive diseases, such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, demanding the establishment of national programmes to...
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
A leading cocoa producer and exporter of low-cost power, Côte d’Ivoire is one of the more economically diverse and mineral-rich countries in West Africa. The country is a member of ECOWAS and the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, as well as party to several international trade agreements, which help improve macro stability.
With the continent’s largest health care sector, South Africa’s government has focused heavy investment in the industry, and its thriving private sector is keeping pace, accounting for about half of overall spending. Indeed, spending on health care in South Africa exceeds the WHO’s recommended levels, with 8.3% of GDP spent in 2011 compared to the suggested 5%. While resources are relatively...
With a long-established track record as the continent’s largest financial platform and one of the world’s biggest mining producers, South Africa has significant economic clout in the region.
Articles & Analysis | From coverage to quality: Seeking more transparent and efficient management of health resources from The Report: Colombia 2013
Despite challenges posed by bouts of social and political instability, Colombia’s public services have taken important strides forward in recent years. Traditionally, the Colombian health system has received international recognition. In its latest integral report from 2000, the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranked the country number one in Latin...
Articles & Analysis | A cure beyond borders: Looking to consolidate offerings in medical tourism from The Report: Colombia 2013
Universal health care is taking on a new meaning in Colombia. Not only are citizens keen to gain more access and higher quality services, foreigners too have come to recognise the benefits of seeking out treatment in cities like Bogotá and Medellín. Authorities have caught on to the trend, integrating this segment into the government’s Productive...