We need to democratise healthcare: UAE expert

We need to democratise healthcare: UAE expert

The UAE government, he said, is trying to figure out 'strategy' to tackle cancer.. The UAE's healthcare experts at the World Economic Forum made a case for affordable and accessible medical care for everyone in the world.. VPS Healthcare chairman and managing director Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, at a panel discussion, stressed on a 'holistic approach' to cancer care.. The governments and agencies are paying more attention and are looking for strategies to solve the issue.. The awareness about cancer has increased and diagnosis has started to pick up.. For example, we have breast cancer campaign going throughout the year," Vayalil said.. We have a lot of social responsibility toward a large group of population, who are devoid of basic care.. There is a social aspect of cancer care.. We are talking about latest techniques, which are accessible to two or three per cent of the world population.. Alisha Moopen, named in the top 100 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum, pointed out the need for more discussions on mental health.. Health impacts productivity; productivity drives consumption and corresponding economic growth propels societies forward.. It is disheartening statistics that we hear about mental health.. There is a suicide attempt