A healthcare consultant team from Singapore was sent to Country Y to help them develop a strong healthcare system. Country Y is similar in size and population with Singapore.

However, they have almost 35% of their population over the age of 65. Of this, more than half of the elderly are stricken with one or more chronic diseases. They live in densely populated cities with hardly any green belts in between.

2a) Using the data presented in the table above, apply FOUR indicators to assess the level of health system performance of Country Y. Discuss how Country Y can reach a desired level of performance by using ONE performance measurement tool for each indicator.

2b) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare system of Country Y was stretched and under stress. Discuss how the components of the healthcare system of Country Y can work together to manage the pandemic.

2c) With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, describe the potential impact to the global burden of disease?