Gulf Medical University launches new College of Healthcare Management and Economics
Ajman, Jan 14: The Gulf Medical University's newly launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics is beginning to admit students from the Spring semester 2019.
A release from the institute has said that the prime goal of the institute was to prepare the graduates to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and international.
"The first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, the college offers bachelors and masters programs designed to respond to the constantly growing health industry," it claimed.
"According to a 2018 GCC Healthcare Industry Report Alpen Capital, the current healthcare expenditure in the GCC is projected to reach US$ 104.6 billion in 2022 from an estimated US$ 76.1 billion in 2017.
Furthermore, the GCC may require a collective bed capacity of 118, 295 by 2022, indicating a demand for 12,358 new beds. To mitigate this demand, 700 new healthcare projects worth US$ 60.9 billion are under various stages of development throughout the GCC. All these signify an increased demand for expert professionals in healthcare management, economics, technology assessment, informatics, medical insurance, and medical tourism," the release said.
New college offers two programs:
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME) a four-year programme designed for graduate professionals.
The Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME) is a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
