Healthcare spending in the GCC is projected to grow significantly between 2008 and 2025, increasing from $18 billion to $60 billion. However, the healthcare industry faces supply constraints that could hamper this growth. Demand for services is increasing due to population growth and lifestyle diseases, but there are shortages of healthcare professionals and infrastructure. Countries are working to expand capacity through new facilities, but staffing these remains a challenge.

1. Healthcare in GCC Praveen Pillai

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3. 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai Healthcare spending in the Gulf will reach $60 billion in 2025, up from $18 billion in 2008, according to McKinsey & Co. $ 12.8 Billion $ 3.2 Billion $ 16 Billion

4. Opportunities & Threats 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai

7. GCC Market Potential Study GCC countries have per capita GDP similar to those of North American and European countries Source: IMF 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai

13. Health Insurance Outlines in GCC countries 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai

17. Rapid development of healthcare in neighboring countries and within the city Praveen Pillai $1.6bn healthcare island planned for Bahrain Oman Plans $ 1 Billion Healthcare City The Sidra Medical and Research Centre 16-storey, 1250 beds Jaber al - Ahmad al - Sabah hospital, Kuwait Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi 07/02/10

18. Rapid development of healthcare that too manned by renowned international healthcare operator. Moorfield's Eye Hospital Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Methodist Hospital Bumrungrad Hospital Thailand 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai

19. 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai Sub-optimal health infrastructure & lack of confidence UAE pays yearly on an average 2 Billion USD for treating patient abroad. Dubai along send around 950 patients every year spending around 48 Million USD for treatment abroad

20. 07/02/10 Praveen Pillai Long Way To Go Many, Much More To Gain And Many More To Give. THANK YOU