There is no denying to the fact that the healthcare industry in the UAE has been able to post a much better than expected growth in the past few years. But the fact of the matter is that it was done on the back of the support given by the government and UAE government has made substantial investments in the healthcare infrastructure by building hospitals and clinics.

The government is also promoting more modern approach to tackle infectious diseases, such as, malaria and measles that were once rampant in the region.

According to a recently done research report, 'UAE Healthcare Sector Forecast to 2012' is of a view that the market will touch the mark of US$ 10.9 billion by 2013.

One thing is certain that the healthcare industry in middle-east is still growing at a very fast pace which is mostly due to the government decision to invest in the sector.

The research has further found that there will be strong demand for the primary health care level drugs such as generics, antibiotics, and OTC but a lot of them will lose their patents in the coming years.