study guide #4

According to the World Bank, the literacy rate in Egypt is approximately:

80%.

70%.

75%.

65%.

75%.

The current GDP per capita in Egypt (as of 2021) is approximately:

$11,600.

$10,600.

$12,600.

$9,600.

$11,600.

The population growth rate in Egypt (2020 estimate) was:

54%.

34%.

64%.

44%.

34%.

True or False? The official language of Egypt is Arabic, and the majority of people speak Egyptian Arabic.

true

What percentage of Egypt's healthcare system beds are controlled by governmental and quasi-

governmental organizations?

82%

52%

62%

72%

72%

What percentage of Egypt's population is Muslim?

100%

90%

85%

95%

90%

What is the most common ethnic group in Israel?

Asian

European

African

Jewish

Jewish

What percentage of Egypt's population lives within 5 kilometers of a medical center?

95%

90%

100%

85%

95%

Which organization is responsible for overseeing Egypt's health system?

Health Insurance Organization

Ministry of Finance

World Health Organization

Ministry of Health and Population

Ministry of Health and Population

As citizens of Israel, Arabs have full and equal voting rights. Furthermore, Israel is one of the few

nations in the Middle East where _________ have full voting rights.

women

non-religious people

people from other OECD nations

non-Israeli citizens

women

What is the life expectancy at birth of the S. African population

62.8 yrs

55 yrs

71 yrs

46 yrs

62.8 yrs

How many acute care hospitals are currently available in Israel?

48

28

38

18

28

What is the primary healthcare financing source in Egypt?

Government funding

Private insurance

International aid

Out-of-pocket payments

Out-of-pocket payments

The four health plans (Kupot Cholim) in Israel include all of the following, except:

Maccabi Healthcare Services.

Clalit Health Services.

Leumit Health Fund.

National Health Fund.

National Health Fund.

True/False: In S. Africa, despite progress made to establish district health systems, Public Healthcare facilities face a huge challenge related to poor infrastructure and lack of facilities.

True

The health tax in Israel for those earning above average wage is:

4%.

3%.

2%.

5%.

5%.

The new Universal Health Insurance System in Egypt will cover all Egyptian governates by year:

2030.

2035.

2040.

2025.

2030.

True or False? All Israeli citizens must choose one of four not-for-profit health insurance plans

(Kupot Cholim).

true

Which age group made up the largest portion of South Africa's population as of 2022?

15–19 years

5–9 years

0–4 years

10–14 years

5–9 years

True or False? Israel spends a higher percentage of its GDP on health care compared to other

OECD countries.

false

What is Israel's approximate life expectancy, according to 2023 data?

83.5 years

79.5 years

85.2 years

81.2 years

83.5 years

What percentage of Israeli citizens carry voluntary insurance?

65%

75%

85%

55%

85

True or False? The public healthcare sector in South Africa serves approximately 85% of the Population.

true

What percentage of health spending in Israel was funded by public sources in 2023?

40%

30%

50%

60%

60

How many official languages are there in South Africa?

9

7

11

13

11

Which of the following best describes the dual healthcare system in South Africa?

Equal distribution between public and private care

Predominantly public, with limited private care

Two-tiered, with a public sector serving the majority and a smaller private sector

Entirely privatized with minimal public service

Two-tiered, with a public sector serving the majority and a smaller private sector

Bridging advanced medical care to all (regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality) earned which two Hadassah's hospitals in Jerusalem the nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.

Shaare Tezedek

Ein Kerem

Jerusalem Medical Center

Mount Scopus

Ein Kerem

Mount Scopus

What is the expected life expectancy in Egypt?

71 yrs

61 yrs

81 yrs

51 yrs

71 yrs

True or False? Healthcare workers in South Africa reported feeling well-supported and adequately cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic.

true

True or False? Since 1994, South Africa has been a constitutional democracy and held its first

democratic elections under an interim Constitution.

true

What challenge related to leadership and governance was highlighted during South Africa's

response to COVID-19?

Effective and consistent communication of guidelines

Overabundance of funding and resources

Lack of a Public Health Emergency Operations center

Rapid hiring of additional health workforce

Effective and consistent communication of guidelines

In South Africa, the Provincial Departments of Health are responsible for the delivery of health

services, while the local government is responsible for which type of health?

Local

Emergency

Customized

Environmental

Environmental

What did the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa include?

Complete closure of all public services

Immediate nationwide vaccination

Implementation of eight overlapping stages of preparation, lockdowns, and health resource

allocation

Deployment of international medical teams

Implementation of eight overlapping stages of preparation, lockdowns, and health resource

What was the main purpose of the 1996 National Drug Policy in South Africa?

To ensure the safety, efficacy, and accessibility of essential medicines

To privatize drug distribution

To increase pharmaceutical exports

To develop new pharmaceuticals

To ensure the safety, efficacy, and accessibility of essential medicines

Which province is known for being a major center of the mining industry in South Africa?

Gauteng

Western Cape

KwaZulu-Natal

Limpopo

Gauteng

In South Africa, the Provincial Departments of Health are responsible for the delivery of health

services, while the local government is responsible for which type of health?

Local

Emergency

Customized

Environmental

Environmental

What is the infant mortality rate in Egypt?

16.23/1,000 live births

12.56/1,000 live births

10.9/1,000 live births

6.39/1,000 live births

16.23/1,000 live births

Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT regarding Israel’s activity in global health

concerns?

Israel has made a positive impact on healthcare in the Middle East and around the world

Israel providers are experts in trauma care

Israel is quick to respond to humanitarian crisis with financial support

Israel has sent humanitarian teams to 140 countries around the world

Israel is quick to respond to humanitarian crisis with financial support

True/false: Israel’s healthcare system is well known for it providing healthcare for entire population regardless of their ethnicity, religion or ability to pay for services.

true