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Foreign residents in the UAE overwhelmingly prefer local
healthcare to that of their
home countries
(UAE) - Just 6% of foreign
residents of the UAE think
their home country's
healthcare system surpasses
that of the UAE, according
to a new report (UAE
Healthcare 2024) from
Brand Finance, a
London-based research and
brand valuation consultancy.
The new study, which
surveyed 2,000 UAE residents
- 21% citizens and 79%
non-citizens - shows
overwhelming satisfaction
with the UAE's healthcare
system. According to the
findings, 81% of all
residents consider the
healthcare system to be high
quality, and 81% reported
receiving a 'very caring
experience' from it.
Additionally, 84% believe
the healthcare quality in
the UAE has improved over
the past decade, with the
same percentage expecting
continued advancements in
the next ten years. This
positive public perception
underscores the impact of
substantial investments in
the UAE's healthcare sector.
Richard Haigh,
Managing Director, Brand
Finance commented:
“In an era where healthcare access and quality are global
priorities for
government and citizens
alike, the UAE's
investments in its
healthcare system are
yielding impressive
results. Our research
reveals that 81% of
residents consider the
UAE’s healthcare system
to be high quality, a
testament to the
nation's commitment.
However, challenges
remain. With an average
annual healthcare spend
of AED7,600 (USD2,100)
per person, 64% of
residents still perceive
UAE healthcare as
expensive. Looking
ahead, environmental
concerns also loom
large, with 68% worried
about rising
temperatures' health
impacts and 63%
concerned about poor air
quality. As the UAE
continues to refine its
healthcare landscape,
addressing affordability
and environmental health
issues will be crucial
to maintaining its
trajectory of progress.”
The study also explored UAE residents' perceptions of
different healthcare
providers, revealing that
SEHA is the top-rated brand
both nationally and in Abu
Dhabi. SEHA leads in key
metrics, including most
admired, most trusted,
highest likelihood of
recommendation, and best
rated for security, comfort,
and the quality of doctors
and nurses. In Dubai, Aster
emerged as the highest-rated
brand, while Sheikh Khalifa
(SEHA) was recognized as the
most highly regarded
individual hospital across
the nation. National Health
Insurance Company (Daman) is
the best-perceived health
insurance brand nationally,
leading for metrics such as
most admired, most trusted,
highest likelihood of
recommendation, and best
rated for comfort/being put
at ease.
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