South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
South Korea will use 10 trillion won in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Minority children in US get poorer healthcare, analysis finds
Even after adjusting for type of health insurance, family socioeconomic position, and other health conditions, the disparities were clear.
Sat Jan 20 2024
The New York 'canners' recycling discarded bottles to survive
The canners are a key part of that effort but they are unofficial workers, lacking the benefits and health insurance.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Govt to scrutinise issues of insurance coverage for visitors to Saudi Arabia - Zulkifli
The insurance covers the costs of detected cases, as well as the cost of quarantine and emergency cases of medical evacuation.
Tue May 04 2021
Canada's high-risk populations face COVID-19 vaccine barriers
Those without provincial health insurance, such as refugee claimants or undocumented workers, often perform front-line jobs.
Tue May 04 2021
Malaysia among countries providing free public health care
Malaysia is one of the countries in the world that provides free health services to the people and this is something to be proud of, said Deputy Finance Minister I, Datuk Abd Rahim Bakri.
Wed Nov 04 2020
BSH recipients can claim funeral expenses up to RM1,000 - Abdul Rahim
Abdul Rahim also said BSH recipients are also automatically eligible for the national health insurance scheme, MySalam, which would reduce their medical bills for 45 critical diseases.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Factbox: What might be in U.S. Senate's mystery healthcare bill
The Affordable Care Act, dubbed Obamacare, extended insurance to 20 million Americans and was Democratic former President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Trump scolds U.S. Republicans on healthcare; CBO sees 32 million uninsured
President Donald Trump took Senate Republicans to task on Wednesday for failing to reach a deal on overhauling Obamacare, as a new report showed 32 million Americans would lose health insurance.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Trump may not enforce individual health insurance mandate - aide
Speaking on ABC's "This Week" programme, Kellyanne Conway, counsellor to the president, said President Donald Trump "may stop enforcing the individual mandate."
Mon Jan 23 2017
S. Korea state insurer sues three tobacco makers
South Korea's state health insurer ARE seeking damages of 53.7 billion won ($51.6 million) for payouts over smoking-related illnesses.
Mon Apr 14 2014
Obama: we deserved to be 'slapped' over health rollout
Obama said health care was a complicated business and was 'never going to be like buying a song on iTunes.'
Thu Nov 14 2013
Obama says 'sorry' to Americans losing health insurance
President Barack Obama said Thursday he was "sorry" for Americans who had insurance plans cancelled because of his health care law.
Thu Nov 07 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024