08-Aug-17 The increasing movement across Asian borders will surely make roaming universal health coverage (UHC) a reality soon. Inter-connected and inter-operable health information systems across countries would facilitate bilateral and multi-lateral mutual recognition and agreements that could formalize roaming. [image: Asian Development Bank]

25-Jul-17 Aetna announced it has acquired the Bupa Group’s Thai business, Bupa Thailand. “Thailand is an important market for us, with increasing local wealth driving greater adoption of health insurance," said Richard di Benedetto, President of Aetna International. [image: Bupa / YouTube]

29-Jun-17 China will diversify how it pays healthcare costs in a bid to stem "irrational growth". The Ministry of Finance said it would develop methods including fees according to diagnoses, fees linked to diseases, and per capita or bed-linked fees. [image: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters]

27-Jul-17 Integrating technology into Africa's healthcare systems is key to opening it up faster to the most vulnerable, and using more technology presents a "big opportunity" for rolling out universal health coverage in the region, said the WHO's Africa Director. [image: AllAfrica]

21-Jun-17 The Thai medical tourism industry generates about THB40 bn (USD2.6 bn) annually and is expected to contribute 30% of all private hospital revenue in 2017, up from 27% in 2016. [image: Patipat Janthong]