China has expanded its occupational injury insurance programme to cover more workers engaged in new forms of employment according to a news report by news agency Xinhua.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional peer-to-peer learning network to accelerate universal health coverage across Asia and the Pacific.
The Insurance Regulatory and Promotion Commission (OIC) of Thailand in partnership with Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) will study and prepare a voluntary health insurance strategic plan aiming to build a strong health insurance system for the country.
Dementia and disability patients as also those suffering from some acute diseases and under the age of 50-years in Taiwan will be eligible for long term care services beginning 1 January 2026 according to the Taiwanese ministry of health and welfare (MOHW).
More than 90% of employees in India participating in a survey are confident that they can afford the healthcare needs for themselves and their families according to a new report.
Indonesian workers who have been laid off will continue to receive national health insurance benefits for six months and they will also be exempted from contribution payments.
Workers' Support and Insurance Fund of Qatar since its inception in 2018 has contributed greatly to improving the working conditions and environment for workers and providing them with a decent living, within the framework of comprehensive reforms undertaken by the state in this regard.
The workers in the UAE now have only one option to renew their unemployment insurance cover. This cover can now be renewed for two years only. This two-year policy helps workers avoid lapses in missing out renewals and coverage. The only renewal option available is now for two years.
Saudi Arabian health authorities have imposed penalties on several employers, who have failed to provide health insurance cover to their employees and families.
Prudent Insurance Brokers has appointed Mr Amjad Khan as chief growth officer for international and employee benefits business.