Extension of coverage

Bangladesh: Universal health-care coverage is feasible

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D+C - Development + Cooperation /24.04.2017) If the international community is serious about reducing inequality, health care cannot be left to market forces. Solidarity matters. In Bangladesh, the civil-society organisation Gonoshasthaya Kendra is proving that universal coverage is possible.

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bangladesh
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Health
Health insurance
Extension of coverage

Brussels in push on social protection for gig economy workers

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ft.com (26.04.2017) Move to ensure all workers have health insurance and unemployment benefits

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european union
Topics
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
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Côte d’Ivoire: lancement de la phase expérimentale de la couverture maladie universelle

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Abidjan.net (26.04.2017) La phase expérimentale de la Couverture maladie universelle (CMU) a été lancée, mardi, à l’Université Nangui Abrogoua (au Nord d’Abidjan) par le Premier ministre ivoirien Amadou Gon Coulibaly, a constaté APA sur place dans la capitale économique ivoirienne.

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côte d'ivoire
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Extension of coverage

Asia Development Bank to promote universal health care in Asia-Pacific

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Japan Times (04.05.2017) In response to rapidly aging populations in Asia and the Pacific, the government and the Asian Development Bank have agreed to cooperate on strengthening efforts to boost universal health coverage in the regions based on Japan’s health system.

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Asia
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Extension of coverage

France: Un embryon de protection sociale pour les travailleurs ubérisés

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Libération (07.05.2017) Un décret prévoit que les sites cotiseront pour les accidents du travail et la formation des indépendants qui travaillent pour eux. La disposition est loin de soulever l'enthousiasme des principaux concernés.

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france
Topics
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
Inequalities

Rwanda: Govt Wants Medical Examination for Mining, Industrial Workers

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AllAfrica (30.04.2017) The Government is considering extending medical screening to all mining and factory workers in the country deemed to be exposed to particular health hazards, the Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Public Service and Labour has said.

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rwanda
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Extension of coverage

UK: The gig economy: “Free-riding on the welfare state”

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jdsupra.com (10.05.2017) Due to the calling of a snap general election, the Work and Pensions Committee has curtailed its inquiry and has now published its report on the gig economy and its use of self-employment. The report is somewhat damning of companies that utilise the gig economy model.

Regions / Country
united kingdom
Topics
Employment
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
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Bahamas: Universal Health Coverage - Full Range of Benefits/Potential Lowering of Private Health Insurance Costs

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The Bahamas Weekly (13.08.2016) Eligible citizens and legal residents of The Bahamas will have access to a full range of benefits needed to restore and maintain optimum health under the proposed National Health Insurance Plan.

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Extension of coverage