Weekly health news roundup: 7 October 2013
International health news Eight countries with better healthcare than the US – These countries have been rated as having the most efficient health systems in the world. Social media food photos… Read more »
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Best (and worst) places to grow old
A new report, looking at the well-being of older people around the globe, shows many countries are not prepared to support their ageing populations. People are living longer than ever… Read more »
New service lets expats compare insurance and save money
Expats living in Hong Kong will know the necessity of having the right level of health insurance. Hong Kong, with its world-renowned private health facilities, is second only to the… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 30 September 2013
International health news Seaside living good for health – People who live near the sea are markedly happier than city dwellers, reports the recent UK census. “Striking” levels of poor oral… Read more »
Unique new health insurance for global executives
Private health management service, One Hundred Years, has partnered with Aetna to combine international health insurance with its health advisory service. Launched earlier this year in the UK by international… Read more »
What does the European Health Directive mean for expats?
Countries have until 25 October 2013 to implement the European Union Health Directive, which officially comes into force on 1 October. The Directive aims to clarify citizens’ rights to seek… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 23 September 2013
International health news “Dramatic” drop in HIV infections – The number of AIDS-related deaths and HIV infections has fallen globally from 2.3 million in 2005 to 1.6 million today. Global crisis… Read more »
How clean is your handbag?
A recent study has found 33 percent of women never clean their handbags. Traces of bacteria, including E.coli, known to cause food poisoning were found in swabs taken from bags…. Read more »
Expat health cards in UAE to cost Dhs500
Expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be charged an annual fee of Dhs500 (€102, US$136) from the renewal and issue of health cards. An additional fee of… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 16 September 2013
International health news Three major threats to global health – Emerging diseases, drug resistant TB, and bio-weapons have been identified as major threats to global health. Americans enjoy an extra two years of healthy… Read more »