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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Thirteen dead, fourteen injured in trailer-truck collision in Chhattisgarh's Raipur
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Raipur (PTI): Thirteen people, all women and children, died, and 14 were injured in a collision between a trailer and a goods truck in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday.
Four children and nine women died in the accident that took place late Sunday night near Saragaon on Raipur-Balodabazar road in Raipur district.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
Raipur Senior Superintendent of Police Lal Umed Singh said 35 persons, mostly members of a family, were returning from a family function in Bana-Bansari village when the goods truck they were travelling in collided with a trailer coming from the opposite direction and went on to hit another heavy vehicle.
After getting information about the accident, a police team was sent to the spot, and the injured were taken to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital, Raipur.
District collector Gaurav Singh said district administration officials also reached the spot.
Police have registered a case, and the matter is being investigated, the collector said.
Chief Minister Sai expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured persons.
Sai has instructed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured persons.
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