An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised alarm globally. Several countries, including India, are monitoring the virus and its spread closely. But should one worry about it? How is this virus similar to the COVID-19 virus? What are its symptoms, and what have experts said so far? Is there a vaccine for … Read more
Human Metapneumovirus: Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) official Dr Atul Goyal suggested taking general precautions against all respiratory infections New Delhi:A top official of the country’s repository of technical knowledge on medical issues has asked people not to panic over the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) … Read more
The World Health Organization has urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan.”This is a moral and scientific imperative,” the WHO said in a statement to mark what it called the “milestone” anniversary.”Without transparency, sharing, and co-operation among countries, the … Read more
As we step into 2025, the healthcare market is poised for notable changes, influenced significantly by evolving lifestyle patterns. Increasing awareness about the impact of daily habits on health is encouraging people to adopt more proactive approaches to their well-being. This shift from focusing solely on treatment to emphasising prevention is gradually shaping the industry.Demand … Read more
Germans who are detained or in custody abroad receive support from consular officers. This consular support includes visits in prison, trying to obtain better detention conditions, monitoring trials and maintaining contact with family members.Now that the COVID‑19 pandemic is over, the number of Germans travelling abroad is steadily rising again. In 2025, our missions abroad … Read more
(SAHIs) are expected to lead the health insurance segment’s growth in India, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20-22% over the next two years. This outpaces the overall health insurance sector, which is forecasted to grow at 17-18% annually, according to CareEdge Ratings. The segment’s share within general insurance is likely to … Read more
“Bima Sakhi is expected to garner new business of five times of our spending. So we are hoping that they can bring Rs 4,000 crore new business in the first year,” he said.The stipend for the first year would be Rs 7,000 per month, Rs 6,000 per month next year and Rs 5,000 per month … Read more
Investopedia’s analysis ranks Kaiser Permanente as the best health insurance company for 2025 because of its blend of affordability and low customer complaints. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna also earned top marks. We evaluated nine insurers using dozens of criteria, such as customer satisfaction, plan types, and costs. The top companies offer a strong mix of value … Read more
SogetiReportsMobile Hero imageCapgemini Research InstituteWorld Life Insurance Report 2025FacebookLinkedInOctober 14, 2024Bridge the customer experience divide: Ensure life insurance relevancy through relentless customer centricity.Life insurers today face declining penetration rates in mature markets. Many consumers are at best only mildly interested in traditional life insurance products, and the industry is struggling to meet new and more … Read more