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AIA Singapore boosts mental health support and enhances corporate insurance benefits

The insurer has announced enhancements to its corporate insurance policies starting in 2025 for over 1.3 million employees

Residents in Seville protest as West Nile virus kills five

The Spanish residents are demanding action from the government to tackle the virus

The top 10 countries with the most travel insurance claims, revealed

The team at AllClear have identified locations travellers are making the most medical emergency claims in, as well as which countries see the highest value of claims made

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Voyager Insurance launches GP on Demand campaign

The insurer’s latest campaign highlights the benefits of its GP on Demand service, available with all Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policies

Spread of mosquito-borne disease continues upward trend

Figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) show that the number of cases of dengue fever is going up, while there is also a notable rise…

1Cover warns of dengue fever risks

Australian firm 1Cover Travel Insurance has reported that claims for cases of dengue fever have “doubled”

Value-added benefits supporting mental health conversations

Value-added benefits as part of critical illness and life insurance cover are helping to ease conversations about mental health, research from HSBC Life (UK) shows

A third of UK holidaymakers are travelling with undeclared medical conditions

New study from travel insurance specialist Staysure highlights that one in three in the UK travel without declaring pre-existing conditions

Tips for workplace wellbeing during Ramadan

International SOS looks at how businesses can foster the physical and mental wellbeing of employees observing Ramadan

Commitment from African ministers to tackle deaths due to malaria

Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria have committed to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease

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Mauritius allows Norwegian Dawn cruise ship to dock after cholera scare

The Norwegian Cruise Line ship has been permitted to dock at Mauritius’ capital, Port Louis, with no evidence of cholera found onboard

Doctors go on strike in South Korea

The strikes are in response to government plans to rapidly increase the number of trainee doctors from 2025

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Brazil commences nationwide vaccination after dengue virus surge

Brazil has become the first country to roll out a national dengue vaccine after a steep rise in cases across the country at the start of 2024

Healix launches new digital healthcare solution for SMEs

The risk management provider aims to help employers break down barriers to healthcare and accelerate employee access to essential wellbeing tools

Norovirus outbreak reported on a Celebrity Cruises ship marks first of the year

Almost 100 passengers reported being sick following a norovirus outbreak aboard a Celebrity Cruises ship

Cabo Verde certified malaria-free by WHO

The elimination of malaria from the African country is expected to be a boon for tourism

Healix International appoints new CEO

The company has announced James Henderson as its new CEO, replacing former incumbent Charlie Butcher

48 dead in Japanese earthquake. Search continues for survivors

Japan’s military has sent 1,000 soldiers to the area to join rescue efforts

West Nile Fever increase in Greece

Outdoorsy travellers are advised to take all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites

UK’s first human case of swine flu strain detected

The UKHSA has formally notified the WHO about this discovery