Tamil Expatriates Workforce Healthcare System in UAE

Abstract

Globalization and liberalization are the major reasons for the person crossing geographical boundaries and working other countries than their home town. Due to this reason more number of workforce working in UAE, health is the condition of a person, being free from diseases, not only physical but complete wellness. The UAE is known for its high-quality healthcare services, the UAE has a highly advanced health system and even the healthcare standards are high. But most of the workforce doesn’t have knowledge about the facilities and facing lot of challenges. Therefore, this study helps to find out perception of Tamil expatriates workforce on the healthcare system in UAE and challenges faced by the Tamil expatriates workforce to obtain healthcare. The results disclose that most of the Tamil expatriates workforces in UAE don’t have any idea about the UAE healthcare system because educational qualification, occupational status and age are the most important factors.