Post by Nabil Quraishi

As a doctor with a passion for helping people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), I’ve seen the challenges of healthcare access from different perspectives. I spent many years working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS), a system built on the incredible principle of equal, subsidized healthcare for all. But I also saw firsthand how stretched that system can be, which creates its own set of significant hurdles for patients needing timely care. ​Now, practicing in the UAE, I’m constantly impressed by the world-class, advanced healthcare system. Yet, different hurdles exist, particularly the variability of insurance coverage. This isn't a problem unique to the UAE; it's a global issue seen in many privatized healthcare systems, including in the USA. Let me share one recent example of a patient I'll call Ahmed.....