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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait are Investing largely so the market is sharing also these
healthcare services
PESTEL ANALYSIS OF QATARS HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Political
Qatar Government Established Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) was comes to
provide state-of the-art diagnosis and treatment of dieses Since in October 1979,
HMC has become Qatar's leading non-profit healthcare provider through its network
of Primary Health Care Centers and four highly specialized hospitals in the capital,
name Doha.Also HMC, the Qatari government has also promoted the private sector
providing healthcare to the public. Driven by new government strategy and
regulatory reforms, more investments are expected in the GCC healthcare industry,
aimed at enhancing and developing healthcare infrastructure and value chain. This
increase in investment will lead to a significant expansion in the healthcare sector
and will create attractive opportunities for private sector participation in the industry.
Environmental
Respiratory difficulties caused by sand and dust in the air, Expatriates – particularly
manual workers – can suffer sunstroke and sunburn. You should be excused work
outdoors if the temperature reaches 50oC (122oF), which isn‘t uncommon at the
height of summer, although it‘s unusual for work to be stopped under these
conditions. In the summer, humidity causes enhanced discomfort, with eye infections
common. Dehydration is also a threat and is a potentially fatal condition that
shouldn‘t be underestimated – not only by those working outdoors but also by
anyone playing outdoor sports, including ‗leisurely‘ pursuits such as golf.
Social
Increased urbanization and rising per capita income have also led to a more
sedentary lifestyle in the GCC. This has substantially increased the prevalence of
lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular ailments and cancer.
According to the World Health Organization, the GCC has the highest ranking in the
world in incidences of diabetes and obesity. The higher incidence of lifestyle
diseases is projected to lead to an increase in per capita healthcare costs and more
demand for specialized tertiary medical facilities. Additional investment and private
sector participation are required to reduce the demand/supply gap.
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