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From Around The World

Our weekly roundup of news from across the Developing World. This week, South Africa, India and Malaysia.
February 24, 2015

Will National Health Insurance boost the Indian market?

In just six years India has enrolled 110m people on its revolutionary national health insurance scheme. RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) grants $550 worth of care to a family of five each year. The private sector is involved in both service delivery and insurance opening up a huge market.
February 24, 2015

Fosun to build tertiary hospital in eastern China

The pharmaceutical arm of Chinese conglomerate Fosun has entered an agreement with the second-largest public hospital in the northeast city of Qiqihar for the construction of a new facility.
February 24, 2015

Roaming saleswomen boost healthcare in Uganda and Kenya

In Uganda and Kenya, a network of more than 1,200 women are going door to door selling health education and essential basic health products to those most in need. Living Goods uses a micro-franchising model, made famous by the Avon Ladies in late 19th century America, to improve access for poor communities, whilst creating an income for these entrepreneurial women. We talk to Molly Christiansen, director of impact and advocacy at Living Goods, to find out more.
February 24, 2015

FREE BLOG South Africa: 3+1?

With hospital group Netcare announcing its largest ever capital increase this week, you could be forgiven for believing that all is well in Africa’s largest healthcare market.
February 24, 2015

Report: Ophthalmology – Through a glass, darkly

Thanks to the Crash, there has been a massive fall in lower-end laser surgery. Nonetheless, there are several consolidators in ophthalmology. How are they doing and what are their prospects?
February 20, 2015

REITs are sweet on healthcare

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are switching their portfolios from office to healthcare commercial properties. Lease terms of 25-30 years and yields of roughly 6% are an attractive offering in a growing market. Underlying growth drivers in healthcare ensure long-term demand for Opco, mitigating risk for the Propco.
February 19, 2015

FREE BLOG What can PMI in Ireland tell us about the Developing World?

This week we spoke to Irish sources about US insurance giant AIG’s takeover of Irish health insurer Laya. Laya is Ireland’s second biggest PMI group and a strategic buy for AIG, which will use Laya’s customer base to cross sell other insurance products.
February 19, 2015

Move to community-based care looks risky for patients and operators

What impact will the Bubb report have on private operators? The government report, The Time for Change, published in late 2014 recommended that individuals with learning disabilities should be transferred from institutional settings to smaller houses in the community. We speak to private operators and consultants about the implications of this shift.
February 19, 2015

German care homes rating system under scrutiny

Germans are calling for reforms to the care home rating system after two elderly residents died in a highly rated nursing home over winter 2014. German Health Minister Herman Gröhe has announced a comprehensive review of the system.
February 19, 2015
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