Health
From The Report: Qatar 2017
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Since taking its first steps towards establishing a primary health care system and standardised health care services in 1954, Qatar has invested heavily in cultivating a highly developed standard of care for the 2.4m nationals and expatriates who call the country home. Like every country in the region, the state faces economic challenges connected to the drop in international oil and gas prices; however, the Qatari government remains committed to health care development as a fundamental objective of Qatar National Vision 2030. To meet the country’s rising demand for health care in a period of constrained government spending, the private sector is increasingly being engaged to share the financial burden and offset government expenditure. This chapter contains an interview with Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health.

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Overview

All hands in: Private sector care is needed for a growing and ageing population, and lifestyle-related diseases
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Since taking its first steps towards establishing a primary health care system and standardised health care services in 1954, Qatar has invested heavily in cultivating a highly developed standard of care for the 2.4m nationals and expatriates who call it home. Like every country in the region, the state faces economic challenges connected to the drop in international oil and gas prices; however, the Qatari government remains committed to health care development as a fundamental objective…

Analysis

Making room: A favourable climate welcomes increased private health care participation
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Public spend composed 84% of health expenditure in 2016, with the remainder made up by the private sector. As spending priorities shift to preparations for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar’s authorities are intent on courting private sector involvement in social infrastructure – specifically the health care sector – to help fill gaps in construction and provision. The projected need for private health care expenditure will offer opportunities for companies specialising in the…

Interview

Healthier lifestyles: Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, on delivering high-quality care and new facilities
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Interview:Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari With the launch of the National Health Strategy (NHS) for 2017-22, what are your main future priorities for the health sector? HANAN MOHAMED AL KUWARI: There are three main areas we will be focusing on over the next few years: creating the conditions to help people lead healthier lifestyles, ensuring that we continue with the expansion of health facilities and delivering policies that will help to further raise the quality, safety and efficiency of the care…