WHO: ‘We botched Ebola response’
The World Health Organisation (WHO), set up in 1948, is arguably the most important global health body. It manages and responds to health crises and is responsible for many huge… Read more »
Author Archives: Bill Cariker
‘Dramatic decrease’ in number of uninsured Americans under Obamacare
The National Health Interview Survey found the number of Americans without health insurance coverage “dropped significantly” this year, reports the International Business Times. The number of uninsured people stands at… Read more »
Ireland sending patients abroad for €13,000 per month
The policy of sending mentally ill patients abroad for treatment is to be reviewed, reports the Irish Independent. This comes after controversy surrounding the decision to cut care for mental… Read more »
Expat workers pose a regional health threat
Communicable diseases (CDs) among expatriate workers in Gulf countries pose a health threat and are a concern for healthcare providers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), say experts. Doctors called… Read more »
Junk food to be banned from US schools
The newest nutrition bill from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, has set new nutritional standards for snacks served in schools across the country…. Read more »
Obamacare complicates situation for immigrants
It seems the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or ‘Obamacare’, hasn’t considered the issue of immigrants to the United States, causing unforeseen problems for many. As Obamacare comes into effect for… Read more »
Third of international assignments fail due to stress
Areas of dissatisfaction among the mobile workforce could jeopardise the success of their overseas assignment and lessen the return on investment for employers, says a new report out this week…. Read more »
Growing global healthcare worker shortage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the implications of a global healthcare worker shortage are set to affect billions of people. The deficit currently stands at 7.2 million employees… Read more »
Health insurance exclusions for expat workers in Austria
The economic crisis has affected all European countries to some degree and while Austria isn’t featured as often as Greece, Spain, or Italy, savings and cuts are still being made…. Read more »
Firework safety: Bonfire night 2013
Today is Guy Fawkes, or Fireworks Night in the UK. For many British expats around the world this means a bonfire, fireworks, and sparklers. There will be hundreds of organised… Read more »