Information and communication technology

Kenya: Govt, WFP launch central registry of aid beneficiaries

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nation.co.ke (17.09.2016) The government and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday launched a central database registry to gather information of beneficiaries of all social protection services in the country.

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kenya
Topics
Extension of coverage
Information and communication technology
Governance and administration

Assurance Maladie Obligatoire : Une 1ère application mobile pour le Maroc

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infomediaire.net (04.10.2016) La Caisse Nationale des Organismes de Prévoyance Sociale (CNOPS) a développé sa 1re application mobile, "Smart CNOPS", afin de permettre à ses assurés du secteur public et les étudiants, de suivre sur leurs smartphones ou tablettes, les prestations d’assurance maladie obligatoire (AMO).

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morocco
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Information and communication technology
Health

Innovation: Medical delivery drones to transform Rwanda's health system

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PulseNews (14.10.2016) "Three, two, one, launch!" And with that, catapulted from a ramp, the small fixed-wing drone buzzes into the air towards its pre-programmed destination, the Kabgayi hospital two kilometres away.

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rwanda
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Health
Information and communication technology

India: UAN is a must for smooth transfer of Provident Fund

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The Economic Times (13.10.2016) Universal Account Number (UAN) has been made mandatory for all individuals covered under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. This means that from now on, along with the transfer requests, managing your EPF account and even PF withdrawals will become much easier than before

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india
Topics
Governance and administration
Information and communication technology

Andriukaitis: Health Technology Assessment will make EU healthcare ‘sustainable’

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EurActiv (20.10.2016) National healthcare systems should embrace the digital era and use Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to become truly sustainable and cost-effective, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis told EurActiv.com in an interview.

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european union
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Health
Information and communication technology

[Opinion] France: Big data et protection sociale: jusqu'où aller?

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latribune.fr (18.11.2016) Avec la numérisation et le big data, un champ immense s'ouvre pour la sécurité sociale. Mais le possible est-il toujours souhaitable? Par François Charpentier, spécialiste de la protection sociale.

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france
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Information and communication technology

India's Most Remote Villages Are Getting Better Healthcare With This Cloud-Based Solution

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forbes.com (21.11.2016) In India, public health care is free, yet years of under-investment in public health means that facilities are also grossly understaffed and under-equipped. The country also has a massive resource gap of over 4 million health workers and, to compound problems, nearly 60% of existing health workers practice in urban areas.

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india
Topics
Health
Information and communication technology