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Need for total knee replacements to rise in the UAE

Aster Hospital, Mankhool recently opened its state-of-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Cath Lab' - a specialized unit that provides services for patients with various heart conditions, affirming foray into tertiary care services in the UAE as cardiovascular disease remains among the leading causes of death. Growing number of people in the UAE complain of joint problems as the main reason for seeking treatment. For some, even day to day activities like walking or taking a small flight of stairs can…

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A ‘Game Changer’ India’s National Health Protection Scheme

'Ayushman Bharat', the biggest health financing scheme in the world, aims to create a network of health and wellness infrastructure across the nation in delivering comprehensive primary healthcare. India's constitution guarantees free healthcare for all its citizens, but in practice the private healthcare sector is responsible for the majority of healthcare in India, and most healthcare expenses are paid out of pocket by patients and their families, rather than through insurance. All government hospitals are to provide healthcare free of…

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Health Overview : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with a current estimated population of approximately 32.6 million is the largest country in the GCC. Under Vision 2030, the country is going through fundamental structural changes in all the sectors including the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector in KSA is undergoing evolution on the back of rapid advancements in technology, research and development (R&D) in line with the global and regional trends. However, healthcare providers and professionals are grappling with several challenges concurrently,…