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2,4 millions de Sénégalais toucheront la Couverture maladie universelle en 2016 (Directeur)

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Star Africa (04.11.2015) La Couverture maladie universelle touchera, en 2016, 2,4 millions de Sénégalais vulnérables dont les familles bénéficient également du programme nationale de bourses de sécurité familiale (Pnbsf), a annoncé, mercredi à Dakar, Cheikh Mbengue, Directeur général de l’agence de la Couverture maladie universelle (ACMU).

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senegal
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Health
Health insurance
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Experts say Oman must prepare for social insurance challenges

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Muscat Daily (04.11.2015) With a young population, Oman should now prepare for future social insurance challenges, officials said at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific 2015 on Monday.

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oman
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Governance and administration
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Social policies & programmes

Irán, el "ejemplo para el mundo" en la atención a los refugiados

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Terra (02.11.2015) Con casi un millón de refugiados dentro de sus fronteras, casi todos procedentes del conflicto afgano, la actitud de la República Islámica de Irán constituye por su atención, dedicación y generosidad, un modelo que la propia ONU considera "un ejemplo para el mundo" que debe ser imitada.

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iran
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Health
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Migration

France: L’Assemblée vote la création d’une « protection universelle maladie »

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Le Monde (23.10.2015) Les députés ont voté jeudi 22 octobre dans la soirée la création d’une « protection universelle maladie » (PUMA). Si tout se passe comme prévu, les assurés du régime général pourront bientôt signaler « en un clic » leur changement de situation sur le site Ameli. De quoi simplifier la vie de centaines de milliers de personnes qui déménagent ou changent de travail chaque année.

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france
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Health
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[Opinion] Is universal health care coming to South Africa?

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CNN (22.09.2015) What do you do when over half of health sector spending is available to less than a fifth of the population? When only 16% have private health insurance and the 84% who do not are forced to turn to a public sector overstretched and understaffed?

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south africa
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Health
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Can social protection stop child labor in agriculture?

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fao.org (16.10.2015) Currently, worldwide, there are 168 million children in child labour, a practice that is particularly pervasive in agriculture and among poor rural households. Almost 60 percent of child labourers aged between five and 17 work in agriculture, often forcibly, and many are exposed to hazardous environments.

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Extension of coverage
Social assistance
Social policies & programmes

FAO: La protection sociale, un pilier pour la lutte contre la pauvreté

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AFP (13.10.2015) Promouvoir les programmes de protection sociale, en particulier au bénéfice des femmes, contribue à réduire la pauvreté et l'insécurité alimentaire dans les zones les plus touchées, estime l'Organisation de l'ONU pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) dans un rapport présenté mardi à Rome.

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Health
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Uganda: Government's health plan seeks to increase life expectancy

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New Vision (13.10.2015) The Ministry of Health has announced measures it will pursue to ensure that Ugandans live longer healthier lives. They include “seven tips to better health at community level.” The measures announced by the minister, Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye are also meant to ensure that the goal of the health sector, which is attainment of a good standard of health by all people in Uganda, is achieved.

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uganda
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Health
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