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Underinsured? 75% in India have health policies below Rs 1 million cover

Underinsured? 75% in India have health policies below Rs 1 million cover

India

A recent study indicates that 75% of health insurance buyers in India have coverage of Rs 10 lakh or less, with many underestimating healthcare costs and a significant portion unaware of term insurance benefits. Despite an 18% growth in term insurance in FY24, a lack...

Iran ready to boost co-op with Africa in health sector

Iran ready to boost co-op with Africa in health sector

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

At the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, an Iranian official highlighted the potential for collaboration with African countries in various health sectors while encouraging partnerships with Iranian universities and medical institutions. President Masoud Pezeshkian...

Budget reform increases resources for health in El Salvador

Budget reform increases resources for health in El Salvador

El Salvador

Members of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a budget increase to support the Salud Inteligente Integral (PROSIN) program at the national level. Components include digital health, strengthening health resilience and strengthening the network. On February 19,...

Health Transformation Plan for Universal Health Coverage in Iran

Health Transformation Plan for Universal Health Coverage in Iran

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iran's primary healthcare system features a robust network supported by community health workers and has successfully expanded urban services to address significant health challenges. The Health Transformation Plan initiated in 2014 has made substantial strides in...

Who pays when Africans fall sick?

Who pays when Africans fall sick?

Tanzania (United Republic of)

Across Africa, millions in the informal sector remain uninsured—not from apathy, but due to the exclusionary nature of health systems. In Tanzania and beyond, digital innovations offer promising models for more inclusive health insurance.In Tanzania, only 15 percent...

Conditional cash transfers to improve health in Guatemala

Conditional cash transfers to improve health in Guatemala

Guatemala

Guatemala's Ministry of Social Development grants social bonds to vulnerable families in exchange for commitments to participate in health and education services.In April 2025, the Guatemalan Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) delivered financial assistance under...

How Japan could shape the future of the NHS

How Japan could shape the future of the NHS

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

To help deal with its ageing population, Japan offers super bespoke health programmes for individual citizens, which aim to do a better job at predicting and preventing illnesses and make emergency care less necessary.The Health Secretary is taking a bold step forward...