Health Systems
Entering the UAE health sector
The UK and the UAE have a long-standing tradition of partnership and enterprise, says Simon Penney, British Consul General for Dubai & Northern Emirates and UK Trade Commissioner for the Middle East. Like many people, I am delighted that this year’s Arab Health is...
The urgent need for vaccine parity
As the Omicron variant spreads across the world, Dr Nicholas Crisp, Acting Director-General of South Africa Ministry of Health, speaks to HW Editor Sarah Cartledge about the importance of assisting other countries to help themselves The sudden recent emergence of the...
Insights into the Health System in South Africa
Myles Ritchie, a senior health advisor at Mott MacDonald working in South Africa to strengthen the healthcare system within the public sector, gives perspective into the health system and its inequalities in South Africa, says Sophia Kurz South Africa’s healthcare...
UK/US Partnerships in Healthcare: Entering the US Market
Breaking into the U.S. healthcare and life sciences market, specifically as an international body, is daunting to say the least, discovers Sophia Kurz Entering the US market for overseas companies is a difficult and complicated process, but one that can be achieved...
UN procurement opportunities for healthcare companies
Marta Garcia, a team leader in healthcare procurement at the United Nations, explains how the UN operates from a health care point of view, the opportunities that exist, and how to access them, reports Sophia Kurz. The United Nations - an organisation whose sole aim...
The importance of international trade events
Since 1999, Medilink has been delivering industry-leading international events, and now is a crucial time for face-to-face business to restart, says International Director Tom Elliott Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, trade has dramatically changed. With...
Investing in Dubai’s healthcare sector
Dubai is fast becoming a global hub for innovation and partnerships thanks to its unique investment climate, Dr Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Director, Investment and Partnership Department, Dubai Health Authority tells Sarah Cartledge As the world still continues to fight the...
Brave New World
Carly Caton, Partner at Bevan Brittan, examines how COVID has changed the international market for NHS organisations The global health industry was worth around $8.5 trillion in 2018 and is expected to be worth around $10 trillion by 2022. Healthcare takes more than...
Saving money on procurement processes
Data is an invaluable tool in streamlining costs across healthcare organisations, says Mat Oram, CEO and co-founder of AdviseInc The sudden arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic threw hospitals and health systems into disarray. Struggling to keep up with the overwhelming...
NIGHT for Nurses
Making the mental health of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants a top priority, by Sophia Kurz The advent of COVID-19 has impacted the United Kingdom in ways that no one could predict. So far, the UK death toll numbers 127,000 individuals with more than...
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