By 2030, the World Health Organisation predicts the world will be short of 18m health workers.
Dr Mark Britnell, Global Chairman for Health, KPMG, sums up the findings of the KMPG Healthcare Review.
Planning to ensure the right facilities for populations, in the right places is vital, say Roger Widdowson, Ravi Suri and Dr Anna van Pouke
Integrated care, with a focus on primary care, is a key component of building sustainable healthcare systems, says Dr Anna van Poucke, Partner, Netherlands lead, Healthcare, KPMG in the Netherlands
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Health Policy
There is a new dawn for health reform in Egypt, HE Dr Mohamed Maait, Egypt Finance Minister tells WHJ’s Dan Male
Healthcare in the 21st century faces a series of unprecedented challenges. Much of what we face is born out of the uniquely human talent for innovation, as advances in medicine and improved living conditions have allowed us to live beyond a lifespan which was regarded as normal only a generation ago
Group Editor, Sarah Cartledge speaks to Paul Jobson, Managing Director of UKIHMA, who explains the quickest way to achieve results.
Governments and healthcare organisations around the world are using UK expertise to develop their own health services and infrastructure.
In 2017, almost 39 million adults in MENA region were diabetic, a number expected to more than double to 82 million by 2045.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, joined Public Policy Projects, Accountable Care Journal and Hospital Times for an evening reception sponsored by Siemens Healthineers to discuss his vision for a digital future for the NHS.
World Healthcare Journal (WHJ) crosses borders – because that is what delivering healthcare internationally requires. This is why, in healthcare more than in any other sector, true international collaboration is the key.
Health Systems Development
Dr Mark Britnell, Global Chairman for Health, KPMG, sums up the findings of the KMPG Healthcare Review.
Integrated care, with a focus on primary care, is a key component of building sustainable healthcare systems, says Dr Anna van Poucke, Partner, Netherlands lead, Healthcare, KPMG in the Netherlands
The pace with which the world’s major emerging economies are getting behind the drive towards universal health coverage (UHC) is breathtaking, says Dr Anuschka Coovadia, Head of Healthcare for Africa, KPMG Center for Universal Health Coverage
What does the perfect health system look like? Asks Dr Mark Britnell, Global Chairman & Senior Partner, Healthcare, Government & Infrastructure, KPMG International.
It takes an impressive record to command as influential a voice in healthcare as Sir Robert Naylor. David Duffy, Deputy Editor for World Healthcare Journal, speaks to Sir Robert on the infrastructre requirements for global healthcare in the 21st Century.
Group Editor, Sarah Cartledge speaks to Paul Jobson, Managing Director of UKIHMA, who explains the quickest way to achieve results.
The private sector healthcare providers in Dubai have contributed to developing a strong health ecosystem; they account for over 79 per cent of the utilization for outpatient services and more than 74 per cent of inpatient services. Where are the opportunities to invest in healthcare in Dubai?
As the pressure increases on Middle Eastern countries’ governments to control and reduce public spending on healthcare services, the door is firmly open to the private sector to invest on a bigger scale than ever before.
Taking place from 28 - 31 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Arab Health is the perfect opportunity for trade and healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the industry’s latest trends and advancements and engage with more than 4,150 companies from 66 countries attending.
Digital Health
Healthcare organisations and systems need to be agile to respond to constant change, says Paul Henderson, Head of Public Sector Data and Analytics at KPMG in the UK
Navigating the new digital healthcare landscape is challenging for everyone, says Dr Niti Pall, Medical Director, KPMG’s Global Health Practice
In a world moving to HIE’s, Doctorlink seems to be the “missing link” in the ecosystem and information exchange.
Knowing your own health is the first step towards happy and healthy living says Reddy Sanikommu, Medintu Founder.
Vaccination programmes save the lives of over 2.5m children globally every year. But despite the obvious benefits of effective immunisation programs, 19m children across the globe are not fully vaccinated and three million infant deaths are caused by unnecessary outbreaks.
As the health needs of the population continue to grow China must provide additional resource and apply significant innovation and creativity to meet these demands, says Healthcare Consultant Dr Harriet Leyland
A digitally-enabled NHS with patients owning their own healthcare information and clinical practice supported by artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics is a vision that few would disagree with. But how does this apply to non-clinical services?
Pathology plays a critical role in cancer care. It is the only way to definitively diagnose a cancer, grade how aggressive it is and measure how far it has spread. In fact, it would be fair to say that many people do not actually know the role of a pathologist. But they certainly do in…
Since 2014, a key priority for Punjab was improving immunisation coverage. For the most part, Punjab had the staff, vaccines and equipment to immunise every child. However, the government had to ensure that a health worker actually visited every community, every month, to immunise children.
Clinical Services
The Royal Bucks aims to build a specialist rehabilitation network across the globe, says Chris Campbell, Business Development Director
Moorfields clinicians are world-renowned for the contributions they have made to the research and development of new ophthalmology treatments, says Jackie Brinicombe, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Moorfields.
WHJ Editor Sarah Cartledge discovers how the Genesis Research Trust is improving the chance of life through its pioneering work
Although it is the 6th most common type of cancer, head and neck cancer falls behind others in both awareness and research funding, says Sarah Bender Head of Marketing and Operations at Oracle Cancer Trust
WHJ Publishing Director Steve Gardner sat down with three of The Christie’s leading lights, Professors Nick Slevin, Cathy Heaven and Peter Trainer to find out how they are taking NHS expertise internationally
Whenever the Mobile Stroke Unit of Southend Hospital is out and about in the East of England, members of the public demonstrate their support for this pioneering ambulance. The first of its kind in the UK, what is next for the service?
Specialist cancer hospital, The Christie, played host to staff from the East Kazakhstan Regional Oncology Centre this month in a collaboration to help improve cancer services in the country.
Pathology plays a critical role in cancer care. It is the only way to definitively diagnose a cancer, grade how aggressive it is and measure how far it has spread. In fact, it would be fair to say that many people do not actually know the role of a pathologist. But they certainly do in…
Medical Technology
WHJ Editor Sarah Cartledge talks to Mike Moran, CEO of Proton Partners International
Although it is the 6th most common type of cancer, head and neck cancer falls behind others in both awareness and research funding, says Sarah Bender Head of Marketing and Operations at Oracle Cancer Trust
Early diagnosis is key to future of healthcare, says Dr Steven Powell, Chief Diagnostic Officer at Rutherford Diagnostics
WHJ’s Global Editor, Clare Whelan, sought Arab Health Conference Director, Ross Williams' views on how it is going.
Arab Health is definitely a global event and a global brand, says Exhibition Director, Ross Williams.
As the health needs of the population continue to grow China must provide additional resource and apply significant innovation and creativity to meet these demands, says Healthcare Consultant Dr Harriet Leyland
UK Export Finance (UKEF) and VAMED Engineering have signed an agreement to grow VAMED’s UK export supply chain and UK operations.
For a country with a population of around ten million, it’s surprising to hear that the Czech Republic is a global leader in specialist, cutting edge healthcare. But despite its size, the Czechs can boast some major achievements in medical innovation.
Since 2014, a key priority for Punjab was improving immunisation coverage. For the most part, Punjab had the staff, vaccines and equipment to immunise every child. However, the government had to ensure that a health worker actually visited every community, every month, to immunise children.
Infrastructure
Planning to ensure the right facilities for populations, in the right places is vital, say Roger Widdowson, Ravi Suri and Dr Anna van Pouke
It takes an impressive record to command as influential a voice in healthcare as Sir Robert Naylor. David Duffy, Deputy Editor for World Healthcare Journal, speaks to Sir Robert on the infrastructre requirements for global healthcare in the 21st Century.
Work has begun on one of the most advanced healthcare diagnostic centres to be built in the UK.
Workforce
By 2030, the World Health Organisation predicts the world will be short of 18m health workers.
The impact of the non clinical workforce on patient experience enables patients to recover more quickly, says Andrew Wells, Client Director Middle East at Serco
Andrew Wells, Serco Client Director Middle East, explains the benefits of working with a strategic partner with international service delivery experience
How Fortesium’s Regulator Online was a game changer for the Nursing and Midwifery Council
A 111-style service can improve clinical outcomes and provide efficiency within a healthcare system, says Capita’s Senior Medical Officer Dr Charles Young
Life Sciences
Genomics England and IQVIA have announced a collaboration to enable real-world clinical-genomics research by developing a platform that connects Genomics England’s growing database of clinical and genomic data with IQVIA’s experience of data analytics technology and research capabilities.
UK Export Finance (UKEF) and VAMED Engineering have signed an agreement to grow VAMED’s UK export supply chain and UK operations.
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