The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has bolstered its efforts in updating the emergency, crisis, and health disaster management system, the DHA has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Training (Jaheziya) to prepare and train medical and specialised personnel, enhance their capabilities and efficiency to handle emergencies, disasters, and health crises according to international standards and protocols.

UniMed has cemented its position as New Zealand’s third largest health insurer, with 10% of the market and more than 140,000 members, following the transfer of Accuro’s health insurance portfolio last Friday 31st May.

May 17th, 2024, Korea, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare has said based on the National Health Insurance Act, as of May 20th, 2024, an ID verification system will be implemented for people looking to access healthcare which is covered by insurance.

Union Medical Benefits Society Ltd (UniMed) and  (Accuro) have received approval from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to transfer Accuro’s insurance portfolio to UniMed. This is the final step in the regulatory process for the two member-owned societies and will result in UniMed becoming New Zealand’s third largest health insurance provider, operating under two brands. With a membership of 140,000 and 100 staff, UniMed will represent 10 percent of the health insurance market once the transfer is complete.Accuro Health Insurance Society Ltd

In this iPMI Global country guide article, author of the brand new 2024 report, The Future of International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI), Ian Youngman, looks at news out of Egypt, about universal health insurance.

In this iPMI Global regional country update, international private medical insurance (iPMI) market analyst Ian Youngman, looks at news that the government in Morocco has passed a bill on compulsory health insurance.

In this iPMI Global regional country update, international private medical insurance (iPMI) market analyst Ian Youngman, looks at news that most employers in Hong Kong are seeking to increase insurance benefits for employees.

In this iPMI Global regional country update, international private medical insurance (iPMI) market analyst Ian Youngman looks at news from AIA Singapore, who have launched a wealth centre to serve domestic and regional HNWIs and wealthy families.

In this iPMI Global regional country guides article, international private medical insurance report author and market analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look news that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has approved the transfer of Accuro Health Insurance Society Ltd's insurance portfolio to Union Medical Benefits Society Ltd (UniMed).

In this iPMI Global regional country guides article, international private medical insurance report author and market analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look news that phase 2 of universal health insurance has been launched in Egypt.