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The costs of healthcare around the world

What is considered an easy, inexpensive procedure in your home country may come as a whooping bill in your host country. From minor accidents to prescription drugs, let’s take a… Read more »

Expat Health, Global Health Topics, Health Insurance, Healthcare    health insurance, healthcare abroad, healthcare costs

Spain declares war on alternative healthcare

The Spanish government has moved to ban alternative medicine from all health centres to avoid the ‘potential harmful effects’ of such practices. Here’s what you need to know.

Country Updates, Healthcare    #alternativehealthcare, #alternativemedicine, expathealth, Spain

Ebola outbreak in the DRC: update and advice

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling its most deadly Ebola outbreak to date. How can expats in affected and at risk areas protect themselves and their family members?

Global Health Topics    DRC, ebola, ebolaoutbreak, expathealth

Expat mental health: how can businesses help their employees?

Taking care of the mental health of expat employees should be a priority for businesses. Mental health issues impact an employee’s general well-being, affect their performance at work and can… Read more »

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Venezuela’s health crisis is going abroad

As the socio-economic crisis in Venezuela deepens, healthcare and public health are dramatically affected. With the collapse of basic health services and a shortage of medicine, millions of Venezuelans are… Read more »

Country Updates, Global Health Topics    health crisis, public health, Venezuela

UK legalises medicinal cannabis

Medically prescribed cannabis is now legally available in the UK. What’s caused the change in policy? What does it mean for access to medical cannabis in England, Scotland and Wales?… Read more »

Expat Health, Healthcare    medical cannabis, medical marijuana, public health, UK

Pinktober 2018: The highlights

As we’re reaching the end of October, this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is almost coming to an end. Cities and countries all around the world have launched new and… Read more »

Expat Health, Global Health Topics    breast cancer, Pinktober

Why companies should give breastfeeding breaks

From legal obligations to social responsibilities, there are many reasons why employers should consider giving the time and space to new nursing mothers to breastfeed at work. It might be… Read more »

Global Health Topics    breastfeeding, women in the work place

The race against the flu

It’s that time of year again – influenza season has hit the Northern Hemisphere. Many people are rushing to the doctor for a shot of the flu vaccine, hoping to… Read more »

Expat Health, Healthcare    flu, flu season, public health, vaccine

The many benefits of an ice-cold swim

Advocates of cold-water swimming have long been singing its praises. From making participants feel fully invigorated to helping prevent the common cold, the ‘extreme’ sport is believed to have very… Read more »

Health Advice    cold-water swimming, mental health, mental well-being, physical health

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