UAE: Focus on the Healthcare Sector

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The United Arab Emirates is among the top 20 countries in the world when it comes to healthcare spending. According to reports, the country spends about $1,200 per individual each year on healthcare. Major medical and healthcare service providers in the UAE increase their capabilities and facilities to serve the country’s growing population.

Universal Healthcare Insurance The country is also exerting more effort into the implementation of a universal healthcare scheme that can maintain sustainable healthcare expenses. Even expatriates, particularly those who are living in Abu Dhabi, are required to have their own private medical insurance. The country implements laws that give Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) the authority to develop insurance regulations. Today, Dubai is in the process of rolling out its universal healthcare system, which recently mandated that the population of the emirate must be covered in the year 2016. Sharjah, on the other hand, is expected roll out a healthcare policy in the coming years. Growing Efforts Hundreds of hospitals and medical companies in the country are about to attend a healthcare exhibition Congress in January 2015. The event, Arab Health, will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center for four days.


According to The National, the ministry of Health has predicted that government expenditures would reach Dh40 billion by 2015. The ministry has special projects on the northern part of the country. These include development of primary care centers, general hospitals, blood banks, dental care centers, and other projects centered at developing healthcare facilities. Areas of Improvement The UAE healthcare sector understands that there are several challenges that still need to be addressed to develop world-class healthcare. This is why they collaborate with international partners to overcome those challenges. The UAE joins forces with leaders in healthcare to assist in the development of specialty care practices, including pediatrics and oncology. Right now, Dubai and the Northern Emirate focus on developing health pharmaceuticals in the country. The healthcare sector is also exerting greater effort to streamline licensure exams to avoid problems in recruiting and retaining qualified healthcare professionals. The country’s growing effort in improving their healthcare sector is noteworthy. The healthcare sector’s collaboration with healthcare leaders, furthermore, is a sure way to fulfill the needs and expectations of the growing number of citizens. Resources: http://www.uae-medical-insurance.com/plans/individuals/ Sleep disorders are conditions that parents http://usuaebusiness.org/2014/04/growing-u-a-e-healthcare-sector-highlightsshouldn’t ignore. Children deserve to have numerous-opportunities-for-partnership-and-investment-for-u-s-companies/ the deepest sleep every night, so they can http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/uae-healthcare-spending-topromote better behaviour and brain reach-dh40-billion-by-2015 development.


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