Health sector in Kuwait: analytical study

ABSTRACT

This paper presents an analytical study of the health sector in Kuwait. The structure and development of the health establishments and medical staff are discussed. The regression analysis tool is used. Major indexes are used to compare health service levels in Kuwait with other countries of the world. These indexes are population per physician and population per bed. It can be demonstrated that the service level in Kuwait compares favourably with most developed countries. A projection for the requirements of medical staff and beds in the year 2000 is given. Recommendations are given for a better balance between "supply" and "demand" of medical staff