Managed Equipment Services – A sustainable model for public-private partnership in emerging markets?
With more than 11 million children succumbing to preventable diseases annually, health access in Africa continues to be disparate. Although […]
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Impact of GST on Malaysian Healthcare
Implementation of GST has increased the efficiency of the tax collection system in Malaysia. It aims to also increase the
Lessons from Africa – How Algeria is improving maternal care
Combating maternal mortality is a long and ongoing struggle across all developing African countries. Nearly 400 women die every day
Saudi Arabia Healthcare Vision 2030: Promises and opportunities galore
Foreign private healthcare providers investing in Saudi Arabia Renal healthcare providers such as DaVita are expected to expand dialysis clinics
Ethiopia’s tryst with teleradiology – Will it reap benefits?
With around 5,500 doctors, Ethiopia’s ratio of doctors to the general population is 1:17,000. This thinly spread ratio of doctors
How e-health technologies are helping improve healthcare access in Kenya
In the last decade, Kenya has witnessed substantial growth in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. With 74.2% internet
State of Cardiology in Egypt
Egypt is faced with significant rise in non-communicable diseases (NCD) leading to 85% of total deaths in the country in
What can emerging countries learn from Vietnam’s satellite hospital program?
Until 2013, Vietnam’s state-owned hospitals were running at ~140-170% capacity. In order to reduce overcrowding and improve overall healthcare infrastructure,
National Health Policy in India – What’s in store for Primary Care?
The current state of primary care in India is marred by the lack of basic infrastructure including staff, electricity, water
New Product Introduction: Non-invasive solution for measuring HbA1c
The global market for Self monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) devices was valued at $11Bn in 2015 and is characterized by intense competition and low entry barriers for low-cost manufacturers.