Thailand's hospital operator Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BGH) has announced that it is to merge with the Health Network Group, which operates the Phyathai Hospital group and the Paolo Memorial Hospital group. The move is part of Bangkok Dusit's move to expand its healthcare coverage in Thailand and Asia. The proposed merger provides Bangkok Dusit with an additional 8 hospitals from the Health…

The British Government is asking for massive budget cuts in the wake of recently enacted austerity measures; as part of these measures the government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, has called on the National Health Service (NHS) to become more efficient, in addition to providing more value-for-money. As a consequence the NHS is set to be tested to the limit, as the Government demands that the…

Allianz Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Kamesh Goyal as Chief Executive Officer of the Asian region; he will be based in Singapore. Kamesh Goyal will move from his current post as the Allianz Country Manager for India and MD & CEO Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance; in addition to his new role he will continue as Allianz Country Manager for India. Kamesh Goyal became Chief Operating Officer…

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, accounting for around 16 percent of all female cancers. It kills around 519,000 women every year, worldwide. A recent US study, conducted by the Medco Research Institute, reveals that only half of insured women aged over 40 are claiming annual…

A World Health Organization (WHO) lead research project has highlighted the struggle developing nations are facing in the fight against healthcare-associated infections. A report on the subject is based on the analysis of 220 previous cases studies, which compared the position in poorer nations to the USA and found that infection rates were three times higher in developing nations. The Lancet released…

The Dutch life insurer Aegon has announced plans to restructure its organization with strengthening of its Asian and US operations. Alex Wynaendts - Aegon's global Chief Executive - set out plans for key changes in the group's management structure at a recent investor conference. As part of the strategy, Aegon has created a new Chief Executive position to cover the Asian region, with the appointment…

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong announced on Wednesday the discovery of a new form of non-invasive genetic screening for unborn children. This test, which builds on previous research, differs from currently available prenatal screening technologies in that it does not require amniotic fluid samples. Traditional methods of prenatal genetic screening, known as Amniocentesis,…

MaxBupa is one the largest health insurers present in India and is setting its sights on growing its operation in the second most populous country in the world. The news emerged as Bupa released its Health Pulse 2010 report, which highlights the growing concern of chronic disease globally. The joint…

Venezuela's private health system is currently undergoing an audit after allegations surfaced that insurance companies, and private health service providers, are putting their profit before the health of its members. The audit will be carried out by Venezuela's Public Defender´s Office, Institute for the Defense of People's Access to Goods and Services…

The results of a major study undertaken by UK-based universities, the Kumamato University in Japan and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases into the scope for prevention of cancers were released on the 7th of December 2010. Research has revealed that a regular small daily dose of aspirin can dramatically reduce the death rate from a broad range of cancers. The research conducted provided…