Research Article

The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020)

Volume: 3 Number: 1 April 30, 2025
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The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020)

Abstract

This study sought to compare the health system in Saudi Arabia and Turkey from 1960 to 2020. A comparative approach was used, using historical data, such as demographic information, life expectancy, infant mortality rate, urban and rural population, as well as the number of health professionals and the number of individuals per health professional. The budget of the Ministry of Health was also reviewed. From the state budget, gross domestic product, the number of hospitals and beds, and their distribution between the private and public sectors in each country. The study reached a number of conclusions, including that Turkey and Saudi Arabia have made major changes in health care to make it better and more accessible over the past 60 years. The way health care is paid for differs, as Turkey has a universal system and Saudi Arabia uses public and private insurance. Access to health care services has become easier now in both countries, but there are still problems in obtaining affordable and available treatment. Improving the quality of health care and maintaining patient safety are important focuses in both countries. They are investing in new infrastructure and technology. and health care systems in Turkey and Saudi Arabia have their own unique characteristics. They face challenges in providing high-quality, affordable health care.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Publication Date

April 30, 2025

Submission Date

August 22, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 17, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Alekhwan, T. (2025). The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020). Social Review of Technology and Change, 3(1), 15-41. https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ
AMA
1.Alekhwan T. The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020). Social Review of Technology and Change. 2025;3(1):15-41. https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ
Chicago
Alekhwan, Tasnim. 2025. “The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020)”. Social Review of Technology and Change 3 (1): 15-41. https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ.
EndNote
Alekhwan T (April 1, 2025) The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020). Social Review of Technology and Change 3 1 15–41.
IEEE
[1]T. Alekhwan, “The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020)”, Social Review of Technology and Change, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 15–41, Apr. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ
ISNAD
Alekhwan, Tasnim. “The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020)”. Social Review of Technology and Change 3/1 (April 1, 2025): 15-41. https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ.
JAMA
1.Alekhwan T. The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020). Social Review of Technology and Change. 2025;3:15–41.
MLA
Alekhwan, Tasnim. “The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020)”. Social Review of Technology and Change, vol. 3, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 15-41, https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ.
Vancouver
1.Tasnim Alekhwan. The Development of Health Systems and Policies in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study (1960-2020). Social Review of Technology and Change [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 1;3(1):15-41. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA43MU52XJ