30/11/2017 12:45 AM
EU: ‘Let’s do our work’ on social policy, Juncker tells member states
Europe’s credibility hinges on national leaders agreeing social legislation that applies across the bloc, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday (17 November) at a summit with leaders from EU countries in Gothenburg, Sweden.
30/11/2017 12:40 AM
Egypt is about to launch Universal Health Coverage
Egypt is about to offer all of its citizens health insurance for the first time in the North African country’s history. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail approved on Wednesday a new comprehensive health insurance bill after meeting with the Minister of Health, Ahmed Emad, to review final details of the law.
30/11/2017 12:36 AM
India: Government must spend 3.8% GDP on health to meet UHC goal
The government needs to spend 3.8 per cent of the GDP on health to meet the goal of universal health coverage (UHC).
30/11/2017 12:34 AM
Malaysia: Social responsibility in action
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has brought some good news for 328,056 recipients, who will receive a raise in their pensions at a minimum rate of RM475 under the Employment Injury Scheme and Invalidity Scheme backdated to Sept 1.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security
