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Health experts warn of emerging threat of Nipah virus
Within two years of being first discovered, Nipah had spread to Bangladesh, where it has caused several outbreaks since 2001. A 2018 Nipah outbreak in Kerala killed 17 people.
Germany, Global Parametrics and Hannover Re unvel a new Natural Disaster Fund Deutschland
Dr. Maria Flachsbarth, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), said, “The NDF is an innovative mechanism that brings together public and private insurance players for the benefit of poor and vulnerable people who far too often face a protection gap. While about 50 percent of disaster losses are covered by insurance in high-income countries, the corresponding proportion in poorer countries is less than five percent. The BMZ is committed to help closing this gap through a substantive contribution to the NDF”.
500 electric cabs to hit Delhi roads this month to combat air pollution
Going big on zero emissions, the start-up for the benefit of its prospective customers also claims to follow a strict policy of zero surge pricing and zero cancellations.”The customers can book cabs without worrying about the hike in the price and they will have the ability to cancel the ride without paying for it,” it added.
Insurers need profound transformation and the right talent, reveals EY Insurance Outlook 2020
Insurers agree that talent is the “secret sauce” to maximize returns on investments in technology, digital transformation and new business models. But with the industry struggling to attract the right talent, the report finds that insurers need to either reposition themselves as technology firms or proactively communicate on why the industry matters, what value it brings to society and the overall appeal of an insurance career.
Postmen, grameen dak sevaks may soon start selling insurance policies
“These postmen and grameen dak sevaks will be operating largely in un-banked and under-banked geographical areas and can provide the last mile reach to sell insurance products in remote and rural areas,” Irdai said.
Rural India achieved 100 pc ODF status: Govt
“As a result, the sanitation coverage in the country, which was 38.7 per cent as on October 2, 2014 has increased to 100 per cent and all the 5,99,963 villages of the country have declared themselves ODF,” Minister of State in the Jal Shakti Ministry Rattan Lal Kataria said in a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Could life insurance go up in smoke for some vapers?
“Getting insurance is really expensive for people who have taken steps to quit tobacco,” said Simon Manthorpe, CEO of British vaping product manufacturer Vapemate.
E-pharmacies await govt regulations for the sector
Another media report suggets, the government has issued an order to stop sale of online medicines till the draft rules for regulation of e-Pharmacies are finalised and come into force. The order issued on 28 November, 2019 by V G Somani, Drug Controller General (India), has directed all states and union territories to prohibit sale of medicines through online platforms without licenses with immediate effect.
Parliament passes bill to ban e-cigarettes; selling, storage prohibited
The bill defines electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation.
Minimal Exposure to Air Pollution Also Leads to Hospitalisation: Study
The study also confirms several previously established causes of hospital admission associated with short-term exposure to PM2.5, including heart and lung diseases, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes