A recent report outlines global expectations for the medical sectors in countries such as Mexico, Germany, India and more.

As the benefits of India’s low-income public insurance scheme grow, critics say that more can be done to keep the nation’s poorest citizens healthy.

A recent report shows that in Southeast Asia, and India in particular, children and adults are still at risk of brain damage and disease from lead paint inside the home.

A new, low-cost means of screening for cervical cancer could save tens of thousands of lives in parts of the world where women simply cannot afford expensive cancer screenings treatments. A large clinical trial out of India, which was released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology this week, found cervical swabs using vinegar to be an effective means of screening for cervical cancer where pap…

Thanks to modern advances in health care and disease control, traveling abroad is not nearly as dangerous as it once was: yellow fever can be prevented with a vaccination, Imodium will slow a gurgling gut, and bottled water can ward off everything from E. coli to cholera. However, there is one tropical disease that is not only increasing in prevalence, but also cannot be immunized against:…

During his inaugural speech of the 6th FICCI HEAL (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - Health Enterprise and Learning) 2012 annual international conference in Delhi this week, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee noted that there is a "high variance" in the quality of service available in public and private sector hospitals, and that the country's healthcare system should be…

London based insurance company Aviva is now the sixth largest insurance group worldwide and the largest provider of life and general insurance in the United Kingdom. Despite having a strong start to the year so far, Aviva will be undertaking a much needed strategic review of its businesses to aid the company in its recovery after the departure of Chief Executive Officer Andrew Moss. Moss, having…

A new study released this week by international market research firm Nielsen has found that more than half of India's emerging urban middle class either already have a life insurance policy or are planning to buy one in the near future. Life insurance products have quickly become a popular investment tool in Asia's most populous country, as people look to more safe and reliable long-term savings plans…

India looks set to continue being one of the fastest growing insurance markets over the next decade, with rising income levels and awareness of risk management expected to drive a considerable demand for coverage solutions nationwide. Two new industry briefings released by India's commerce chamber reveal that the country will be one of the few major insurance markets expected to deliver double digit…

Although the health insurance sector in India has experienced rapid growth in the past decade, the complexities currently involved in policing the industry has prevented the overall benefits of this positive development from permeating down to the common Indian citizen. The Health Insurance Advisory Group from the Federation…