In Saudi Arabia authorities are warning hosptials in Jeddah of a dengue fever outbreak, following floods which have provided a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. According to the Ministry of Health Saudia Arabia, since the January 26th floods in Jeddah, six cases of dengue fever and 4 cases of malaria…

  The Health Funds Association of New Zealand (HFANZ) has reported a significant decline in the numbers of individuals covered by private health insurance within the country. Approximately 10,000 policyholders have discontinued their health insurance policies during 2010. Given a number of financial pressures resulting…

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…

An agreement between Implantable Provider Group (IPG) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has been reached for IPG to serve as the designated implantable device management vendor for the extensive provider network of BCBSF.

Cigna International Insurance has acquired Kronos Optimal Health Company of Phoenix, Arizona USA as part of an effort to expand their on-site health-management programmes for companies and their employees.