While Egypt continues to face considerable economic challenges as it confronts the legacy of its recent political history, at the outset of 2017 the nation’s economic planners have reason for optimism.
Articles & Analysis | Sharjah looks to increase health and well-being of residents while raising regional medical reputation from The Report: Sharjah 2017
Sharjah has a number of modern health care facilities, and with the emirate preparing for a strong push in the sector, the future looks bright for Sharjah as it pursues its goal of becoming a centre of excellence in the UAE. Meanwhile, an ageing population and more sedentary lifestyles are raising new health challenges that both the private...
Already home to a number of modern health care facilities, the emirate is preparing for a strong push in the sector as it pursues its goal to become a centre of excellence in the UAE. Meanwhile, an ageing population and increasingly sedentary lifestyles are raising new health challenges that both the private and public sector are helping to address, led by the federal-level Ministry of Health...
Sharjah’s early efforts towards economic diversification have paid dividends, turning sectors such as heavy industries and transport and logistics into key enablers of economic growth. Meanwhile, the presence of several major universities in the emirate has helped grow its reputation as a major educational centre for the region.
Articles & Analysis | Infrastructure investment boosts health care access in Cote d'Ivoire from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2017
Health infrastructure in Côte d’Ivoire remains weak and unevenly distributed as a result of insufficient investment and the damage borne throughout a decade of conflict. This has had a negative impact on access to health services, making it difficult for health care agents to adequately satisfy the population’s needs. Boosting investment in...
Articles & Analysis | Investment in local pharmaceuticals helps meet demand and improve quality in Cote d'Ivoire's health sector from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2017
Côte d’Ivoire is a member of the West African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (WAPMA), comprising ECOWAS and EMOA member states that total 15 countries and a population of about 340m people. The country stands with Senegal today at the forefront of pharmaceuticals production in the French-speaking West African world, while Ghana and...