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EU: E-health and the ‘fine line’ of big data

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EurActiv (14.12.2016) The introduction of digital technology in healthcare systems might be viewed by health stakeholders in a positive light. However, policymakers are yet to address issues related to data collection and use that are considered crucial in the management of chronic conditions like diabetes.

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Maroc: Partenariat public-privé: L’assurance-maladie gagne en transparence

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Aujourd'hui le Maroc (02.08.2016) La vulgarisation de la tarification, la normalisation des documents, des procédures et des outils de gestion de l’assurance-maladie ne tarderont, en principe, pas à se faire. Ceci grâce à une convention de partenariat relative à l’échange de l’information et de l’expertise dans le domaine de l’Assurance-maladie obligatoire (AMO) de base, tout fraîchement signée entre l’Agence nationale de l’assurance-maladie (ANAM) et MEDEN Healthcare, pôle santé du Groupe Saham.

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Universal health coverage: Unique challenges, bold solutions

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Devex (01.08.2016) In a little more than a month’s time the world will mark the first anniversary of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals — the first-ever global to-do list for a fairer, safer and healthier world by 2030.

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Extension of coverage

India: Social protection allows people with HIV to live with dignity

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UNDP (18.07.2016) Throughout the world, stigma and discrimination around HIV deter people from getting tested, reaping a profoundly adverse human and economic cost. In fact, stigma and discrimination are among the foremost barriers to HIV prevention, treatment and care.

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India: Budget spend on health inadequate, says study

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Times of India (18.07.2016) A recent study undertaken by the Budget Analysis Rajasthan Centre (BARC) in collaboration with NGOs Prayas and Jan Swasthya Abhiyan has brought to fore that the budgetary allocation for health in Rajasthan is between 4.5% and 6.8% of the total budget. Not only is this woefully inadequate, what money is available is often not fully utilized. Patients were spending on health services by even selling off property ,researchers found.

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india
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