Middle-income earners are on the rise across the Association of South-East Asian Nations’ (Asean), a demographic shift that is driving demand for better healthcare and medical devices that facilitate more efficient treatment.
India lags behind the world when it comes to the tag of being a ‘healthy’ nation, with healthcare accounting for only 0.9 per cent of national GDP as against 12 per cent by G7 countries. Health as a topic has never been centre-stage in the larger discussions on the country’s progress and growth.
77% of global citizens concerned that Ebola virus may be transmitted to their country. With 88% awareness of Ebola virus outbreak, 57% say their own health, government and other officials are taking enough precautions and preparations to ensure virus doesn’t come into their country but 43% don’t believe it to be so.
As the economy continues to grow in Myanmar, one of the areas that has seen a major overhaul is the healthcare industry. The new government in Myanmar has increased government spending on its healthcare budget.
Economic growth has transformed cities in South East Asia, its raised income levels, spurred urbanization and infrastructure and ultimately changed the SE Asia region and the way in which we live.
