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The health sector in Malaysia
The health sector in Malaysia is currently growing rapidly. The government strives to provide universal health care, leading to major investments in health infrastructure. In addition, a growing middle class, rapidly aging population, and medical tourism are creating extra demand for care.
Capacity building alone cannot keep up with growing demand. Therefore, many actors in the Malaysian health sector are looking for innovative solutions and technologies that make care more efficient. This offers many opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs. The most interesting sectors are highlighted below.
Medical equipment
To keep up with the growing demand for healthcare, many Malaysian healthcare providers are looking to expand their facilities and invest in new devices and technologies resulting in increased operational efficiencies.
There is a strong demand for innovative technological solutions that contribute to improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare in both the public and private sectors. Because Malaysia is one of the most popular destinations for medical tourism, many private healthcare providers have a strong incentive to invest in technologies that improve outcomes of care and patient comfort.
The Malaysian population is aging rapidly. UN population forecasts show that Malaysia is likely to have an 'aging' population by 2020, when 7% of the population will be over 65. In 2040, according to forecasts, it will make the transition to an 'aged' society and 14% of the population will be over 65. This is considered a very rapid transition. Such transitions have taken place in many European countries over a period of 100 years.
This rapid transition means that finding appropriate care for this group and preparing the healthcare sector for changing demographics are major challenges for Malaysia. Care focused on mobility and vitality can enable people to live a healthy life and age, thereby reducing the burden on the rest of society.
Dutch companies can share valuable insights, experiences and technologies in the field of elderly care.
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has set itself the goal of making greater use of information technologies in healthcare in order to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of healthcare. Although some progress has already been made, many projects do not get off the ground due to a lack of good information infrastructures within the sector.
The Malaysian government has ambitious plans, such as setting up a 'Malaysian Health Data Warehouse' and exchanging information between all public hospitals. In the field of Telemedicine (digital care at a distance), developments in Malaysia are still in their infancy. Telemedicine can help relieve the burden on the healthcare sector and improve coverage in rural areas.
The Netherlands has the highest degree of adaptation of eHealth solutions worldwide and there are many opportunities for collaborations.
The public sector
Public health care in Malaysia has made a lot of progress in recent years. Infrastructure has expanded and funding schemes have been put in place, allowing more people to access health care. Because the population is growing and aging, the demand for good healthcare is increasing, and in many places this exceeds the supply.
Dutch healthcare entrepreneurs can share expertise and solutions that lead to better accessibility, coverage, quality, and efficiency within public healthcare. For example, there is a demand for solutions in the areas of financing, supply chain management, and emergency care.
Design and construction of hospitals
The health infrastructure in Malaysia has grown rapidly in recent years. To meet the growing demand, both the public and private sectors continue to invest in the construction of new facilities and the expansion of existing facilities. The Ministry of Health has announced that it will build many new hospitals and clinics in the coming period. This offers opportunities for collaborations for Dutch entrepreneurs.
Thailand
Thailand is one of the world's top medical tourism destinations. This is reason for the Thai government to profile the country as a leader in the field of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and as a provider of world-class medical care. In addition to this ambition, developments in the field of expanding health insurance, a national e-Health agenda and care for the elderly are important factors for an increase in the demand for care. Also in Thailand, around 20 Dutch companies are already active in the healthcare sector.
Source: Netherlands Worldwide
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