Work-related injuries, diseases claim 2.78m lives annually, says ILO

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Nigeria Today (15.09.2017) Work-related injuries, diseases and illnesses claim 2.78 million lives annually. Of this mortality figure, 2.4 million are attributed to work-related hazards alone, says the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

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France: Alan launches mobile app for its health insurance service of the future

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TechCrunch (15.09.2017) French startup Alan is trying the impossible by reinventing health insurance and life insurance. The company just launched its mobile app on iOS and Android. You can now send a bill, say that you’re at the hospital and contact Alan directly from the app.

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[Opinion] Universal healthcare in the US is possible. We already have proof

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The Guardian (15.09.2017) Speaking to opponents of universal healthcare in the US today is much like speaking to a moon-landing denier or any other conspiracy theorist – they insist on arguing impossibility in the face of proven reality.

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Canada: Several workplace exposures may inCanadian Occupational Safetycrease risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

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Canadian Occupational Safety (12.09.2017) Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s. It is estimated more than 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s disease and more than 25 people are diagnosed daily, according to Parkinson Canada.

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Protecting Poor Thai Families from Economic Hardship

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worldbank.org (31.08.2017) Thailand recently announced that it will put into action a national social assistance program for poor families. Such a program can help reduce poverty significantly. It would also move Thailand into the growing ranks of middle-income countries, such as China, Malaysia, Brazil, Turkey and the Philippines, that provide the poor with a ‘safety net’.

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Suisse: Santé - couvrez ces coûts que je ne saurais voir

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Le Temps (19.09.2017) Les coûts de la santé sont l’un des débats récurrents de la politique. On oublie toutefois bien souvent d’intégrer à la discussion des décisions a priori sans rapport, mais dont l’influence se révèle importante. Un cloisonnement bien utile à certains intérêts

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Tougher Employment Regulations For Cyprus Social Insurance - Employment and HR - Cyprus

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A vote for changes in the Cyprus social insurance (Amending) (No. 2 Law) of 2017 and the Social Insurance (Contributions) Amending Regulations has recently been made, now awaiting an enforcement date by the Council of Ministers, and announcement in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus.

German minister: ‘Platforms have to pay social security in the future’

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Euractiv (14.09.2017)  Thorben Albrecht is responsible for addressing the impact of the digital revolution on the labour sector and preparing Germany workers for the future. The minister presented his Work 4.0 white paper at the Future of Work conference hosted by Estonia’s rotating presidency of the EU.

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