Health
From The Report: Bahrain 2015
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The Bahraini constitution guarantees access to health care for all nationals. The government budget allocation for health care rose from $1.4bn in fiscal year 2011/12 to $1.8bn for 2013/14, while the sector currently contributes 2.5% to GDP, a figure set to grow to 7% by the end of the decade. Attitudes towards health issues among the local population shifting in recent times; an increased focus on healthy living is expected to fuel demand for health products while the government’s drive to increase the participation of the private sector to meet the medical needs of the growing population will provide further opportunities moving forward. As well as catering to local demands, government efforts are in place to expand Bahrain’s medical tourism offering, with various projects aimed at capturing a slice of the GCC’s medical tourist market.

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Overview

Seeking to stay ahead of local and regional health trends
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Under Article 8 of Bahrain’s constitution, all nationals are guaranteed access to health care. A number of public hospitals and care facilities are available, and the kingdom is also home to several private medical establishments. Indeed, the authorities are looking to encourage the private sector to play a larger role in providing medical treatment and, as a result, significant opportunities exist for investors. The health care sector currently contributes 2.5% to GDP, a figure set to grow to…

Analysis

New private sector initiatives aim to position the kingdom as a health tourism destination
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The health care services market has been growing in Bahrain, and is expected to reach $1.1bn by 2018. According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), the country also has untapped potential as a destination for health tourism within the region, and is therefore open to new investments that look to grow this sector while also addressing the needs of Bahrain’s own population. Along with new public ventures, there is space for existing private sector health services to align with government efforts to…