Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Healthcare in the Middle East - statistics & facts
The Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) nations have made significant strides in healthcare over the past few decades. Yet, beneath this progress lies a dual reality: cutting-edge medical hubs thrive in some areas, while healthcare systems collapse in others. The region’s diverse population, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds add complexity to its challenges, which include ongoing conflicts, a growing refugee crisis, and rising rates of non-communicable diseases, such as the region’s diabetes prevalence.
