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A Kenyan insurance company is proving that low-income families don't avoid insurance because they don't want it, but because no one has offered it the right way. Turaco has already insured five million people and plans to reach 100 million by 2030.
A UNC student who started as a marine biology hopeful is now designing insurance solutions to make renewable energy more reliable and attractive to investors. Her work could help stabilize Texas's power grid during wind energy droughts.
As artificial intelligence automates more white-collar work, the one thing it can't replace is human connection. Those meetings you dread could be the skill keeping you employed.
Victory Bible Church in Accra turned Easter into action by providing free health screenings, insurance registration, and essential supplies to hundreds of community members. The outreach brought relief to families facing rising costs while reinforcing the season's message of compassion.
The Buganda Kingdom just made healthcare affordable for millions with a new $52 annual insurance plan that covers common illnesses like malaria. After medical camps were overwhelmed with patients waiting up to three years for treatment, leaders created a sustainable solution.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
A Nigerian financial services company has invested over N40 million in education through an essay competition that's now in its 13th year. This year's contest challenges students to solve real problems about making insurance more accessible during tough economic times.
A new bipartisan bill would make insurance cover prescribed medical nutrition that keeps nearly half a million Americans healthy. Families currently pay thousands out of pocket for doctor-prescribed treatments insurance companies refuse to cover.
Starting January 2026, Uzbekistan is rolling out a nationwide health insurance system that guarantees free essential medical care for all citizens, funded entirely through the state budget. The reform puts patients first with digital referrals, family doctors as care coordinators, and extra protections for vulnerable families.
Nigeria just made quality healthcare accessible to millions with a new insurance program that costs less than $3 per month. The GIFSHIP program covers everything from basic checkups to major surgeries for just ₦38,718 ($30) per year.
Nepal's investigators are protecting future mountaineers by exposing a major insurance scam that endangered tourists. The crackdown shows how authorities are cleaning up the trekking industry to restore trust.
The FDA just approved a convenient new weight-loss pill that works without food restrictions and could cost as little as $25 monthly with insurance. Over 3,000 people in trials lost an average of 25 pounds, and the drug starts shipping Monday.
Millions of Americans now have a more convenient option for weight loss treatment. The FDA just approved Foundayo, a once-daily pill that ships Monday and costs as little as $25 a month with insurance.
Health workers in Ghana no longer risk their lives in fragile canoes to reach remote island communities. The National Health Insurance Authority just launched four motorized boats to safely deliver healthcare across Volta Lake.
Beijing just became the first Chinese city to offer specialized insurance for self-driving cars, filling a critical gap that's been holding back the autonomous vehicle revolution. The new policies protect everything from software upgrades to cybersecurity risks that traditional car insurance never covered.
After 41 years at Safeway, Daniel Weschler's union health insurance covered over $60,000 in cancer treatments and now pays for $5,500 monthly medications keeping his second cancer battle under control. His story shows how collective bargaining can mean the difference between survival and financial ruin.
After a viral post from a wife facing the unthinkable, a billion-dollar gaming company reversed course and made things right. One family's courage sparked a swift response that shows the power of speaking up.
In Kenya, 53 percent of small businesses have no insurance coverage, leaving them one medical emergency away from collapse. Now, new mobile-based health protection tools are helping entrepreneurs safeguard both their health and their livelihoods.
Rwanda just reinforced a life-saving rule: hospitals must treat every patient immediately, no matter their insurance status. The directive comes after leaders demanded accountability for preventable deaths caused by administrative delays.
Nigeria's social insurance chief told students they matter more than oil or infrastructure. His message at a national summit: invest in young people to build the country's future.
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