Polio spread is an “international health emergency”
For only the second time in the its history, the World Health Organisation is calling for a global effort to contain polio outbreaks in Asia, the Middle East and Africa…. Read more »
Author Archives: Bryony Ashcroft
Stricter health screening for expat workers
In an attempt to lower the risk from communicable diseases, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are implementing stricter health checks on incoming expats. The six GCC countries are also keeping a… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 5 May 2014
International health news We’re heading for a “post-antibiotic era” – As antibiotic resistance soars common infections and minor injuries will become deadly, warns WHO. Goal to prevent 37 million early deaths –… Read more »
Pilgrims told to take coronavirus threat seriously
Health experts in the UK have warned Haji pilgrims to take the threat of MERS coronavirus seriously. The Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK (ABH) issued a “stern warning” to… Read more »
World Malaria Day: 5 things you didn’t know
Each year, April 25th marks World Malaria Day, an international event which highlights efforts to prevent malaria. The day aims to promote increased investment and political cooperation to fight malaria,… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 28 April 2014
International health news Do men need HRT? – Prescriptions for testosterone drugs have soared around the world in the last decade, but do men really need them, and how safe are… Read more »
Aetna completes takeover of InterGlobal
In November last year Aetna announced its plans to acquire UK-based InterGlobal from the group led by majority shareholders, Alchemy Partners. This week Aetna completed the takeover, the terms of… Read more »
More plans to be available on ACA insurance exchanges
Evidence suggests more insurers will offer plans through the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges during the next enrollment period, Modern Healthcare reports. The next enrollment period begins in November, with… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 21 April 2014
International health news Social media and mental health – Recent studies suggest using Facebook makes us miserable and increases anxiety, should we be limiting our use of social media? Cancer-seeing goggles… Read more »
1 in 4 employers can’t afford insurance for expat staff
Despite recognising the importance of correct medical insurance, a quarter of UK businesses cannot afford to arrange health insurance for employees overseas, reports The Telegraph. The survey of 1,000 decision… Read more »