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low-income households for whom medical needs are
typically greater than the middle and high income
groups. Tackling inequalities helps to improve overall
health indices of the country.
It has been identified that many inter-related issues
and challenges faced by the health sector require a
coordinated and concerted effort. These efforts must
be coordinated within the health sector, and also with
other sectors. While the Ministry of Health will take the
lead in planning for the sector, it needs to ensure the
full participation of all those involved in contributing
to a healthy nation. In view of this need, the Ministry
of Health will be restructured to become more results
oriented and responsive to people’s needs. This will
require additional resources, in terms of financing,
human resources and physical infrastructure.
The future healthcare delivery system will employ
an integrated approach with three functional arms,
namely: (i) preventive, (ii) curative and (iii) welfare. The
Ministry of Health has made a commitment towards
the policies of the Government that reflect the health
concerns of vulnerable populations, particularly in
estates, and remote rural areas.
The future healthcare system needs to recognize that
individuals have more responsibility for maintaining
good health and to ensure that people have better
access to healthcare system in an appropriate way.
The free health service for every citizen is preserved.
Allocation of public funds will be based on the
emerging priorities of the health sector.
Table 6.2.1.
Key Health Indicators
The aim of the Government is to create a healthier
nation that contributes to its economic, social, mental
and spiritual development. The future health system is
expected to be a patient-focused system that provides
services closer to the client. It is a system which
ensures easy access to modern health care services and
supports a high quality of life.
Towards an Excellent
Healthcare System
Excellence in healthcare is planned to be achieved
through the provision of patient-focused,
comprehensive and high quality service. State, working
in partnership with the private sector, will ensure
equitable access to the health services.
Private sector involvement in the healthcare network
will be encouraged under a well-regulated system
in order to provide high quality and safe healthcare
services.
Indicator Present 2020
Percentage of hospitals providing
services to the level of client
satisfaction
Percentage of total health budget
allocated for preventive services
Percentage of total population with
E-health record card
Life expectancy at birth
Male
Female
Under five mortality rate
per 1000 lb
- 80
10 40
- 100
76 yrs
72 yrs
86 yrs
80 yrs
13.5 6.0
Infant mortality rate per 1000 lb 10.9 4.5
Maternal mortality rate
per 1000 lb
Percent of births attended by skilled
personnel
Coverage of antenatal care
(four visits)
Medical doctors per 100,000
Population
0.39 0.2
98 100
93 100
60.2 100
Nurses per 100,000 population 99.0 150
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