The pharmaceutical market in Ajman is going up, with the exports of pharmaceutical products reaching Dh84.4 million in 2007, compared with Dh56.4 million in 2005. The rate of re-exported pharmaceutical products also grew from Dh179 million to Dh194 million, while imports blew up from Dh1.2 billion to Dh2.15 billion. Ajman is home to eight pharmaceutical factories with investments reaching $64.2 million. Globalpharma, Gulf Inject and Medpharma, Neopharma, Pharmacare are the leading players in th... More >>

The pharmaceutical market in Ajman is going up, with the exports of pharmaceutical products reaching Dh84.4 million in 2007, compared with Dh56.4 million in 2005. The rate of re-exported pharmaceutical products also grew from Dh179 million to Dh194 million, while imports blew up from Dh1.2 billion to Dh2.15 billion. Ajman is home to eight pharmaceutical factories with investments reaching $64.2 million. Globalpharma, Gulf Inject and Medpharma, Neopharma, Pharmacare are the leading players in the pharmaceutical manufacturing business. Although there are fewer manufacturers in Ajman, the 400 pharmacies around the country have provided consumers with wide access to medical consumables and equipment. The number of hospitals (and hospitals beds) in Ajman has steadily risen through the years. Malaria, measles, and poliomyelitis which were once prevalent in Ajman, have been jettisoned. The Ajman government declared that total expenditures on health care from 1996 to 2003 were US$436 million. According to the WHO, in 2004 total expenses on health care counted for 2.9 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), and the per capita expenses for health care was US$497. For Ajman citizens, healthcare is presently free. The number of doctors per 100,000 is 181 in Ajman. Cardiovascular disease is the principal cause of death in Ajman, constituting 28 percent of total deaths; other major causes are accidents and injuries, malignancies, and congenital anomalies. There are approximately 20 clinics and hospitals distributed across the Emirate. The Emirate, Ajman, has abundant hospitals and clinics, and health centers have also been set-up along the highways for ease of access. Since Ajman opened its first hospital 50 years ago, many modifications and enhancements have been introduced. The healthcare system is accessible to everyone; irrespective of whether you are a national, expatriate or a tourist. The inclusive, government-funded health services, and a fast evolving private health sector, have pushed healthcare indicators in Ajman to respectable levels. Life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years and infant mortality is 7.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. Through the years, the hospitals, clinics and doctors in Ajman have increased their standards of practice and have become a part of the best in the world. The first diagnostic visit to a private doctor costs about 40GBP, normally. This does not cover any additional medical examinations that may be required. Post-clinic private consultations are charged higher than the regular clinic consultations. Night-time calls may result in higher charges. Doctors issue receipts which the patients can use to obtain reimbursement from their private insurance. The new target now in Ajman is chronic disease, such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. Health promotion campaigns to improve lifestyles are under way and standards of health care are considered to be generally high in Ajman, resulting from increased government spending during strong economic years. The ratio of clinics or hospitals to patients is 1:78,000. One of the more impressive practices of medical professionals in Ajman is the post-clinic, private medical calls which are considered as part of their responsibilities. Medical attention is provided, regardless of residency or nationality and Ajman’s public healthcare is run by the Department of Health and Medical Services. It provides free or low-cost medical services for Ajman residents. Many of the practitioners in Ajman are foreign health professionals trained in their home countries. A percentage breakdown shows that a majority of these professionals come from USA, India, Egypt, Europe, and Pakistan. Their qualifications are carefully verified before they can practice healthcare in Ajman. Ajman aims to improve the over-all wellbeing of its people in general. Its strategy is to provide patient-specific care and the most popular medical services provided by healthcare providers in Ajman include immunizations and vaccinations, psychiatric treatments, medical fitness examinations, community services such as marriage and family counseling, adult and infant yoga therapy, rehabilitation, and education on health and nutrition. Medical services are broadly up to European standards across Ajman. << Hide