E-health is an integrated part of the healthcare sector. Swedish County Councils spend about SEK 10.6 billion ($1.2 billion) annually in healthcare IT, of which SEK 8 billion ($0.9 billion) is used for the procurement of services, software, equipment and supplies. It is estimated that 95% of all documentation in primary care is made in electronic healthcare records (EHRs), while the corresponding figure for specialized hospital care is estimated at 69%. E-prescriptions have become very popular, and it is estimated…
Day: February 23, 2021
Next generation patient car
“The UAE is home to some of the world's most advanced healthcare technology, making it the number 1 country for health tourism, in line with the UAE's digital vision for 2021. An increasing number of visitors worldwide are travelling to the UAE for medical reasons, the provision of world-class patient care and the use of advanced technology is a huge draw. We expect to see more smart hospitals in the UAE this decade,” says Amer, VP and Regional Manager at…
Mecomed – The voice of MedTech industry in the MEA region
The UAE medical device market will record single-digit CAGR growth over the 2019-2024 period, with imports supplying much of the market. It will beneöt from an overall strong economic performance over the next öve years, despite a tough short-term outlook for 2020 due to Covid-19 As one of the most economically developed and diversified markets in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has a strong healthcare infrastructure. The creation of a world-class healthcare infrastructure is a top priority for…
IGIN – A novel approach in putting on gloves simpler
“IGIN's novel approach is making the world a better place through different elements of use. It helps you use the exact amount of gloves, meaning less harm to the environment while creating a sterile, non-contact process that upgrades cleanliness and hygiene, in our health outlets, in food and drink manufactures and more and more. It's the first time ever you can have full visibility of use and quantity of gloves used, while saving money and reducing waste. Also, it helps…
United Arab Emirates University and Mediclinic to enhance research cooperation and clinical training and skills
The United Arab Emirates University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mediclinic Middle East, which aims to train students of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University in Mediclinic hospitals and to enhance research cooperation and clinical training and skills. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Prof. Dr. Jumaa Al Kaabi, Acting Dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University, and Mr. David Hadley, CEO…