Expats living the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with private medical insurance should be cautious when getting treated in private hospitals. There have been reports of hospitals taking advantage of patients… Read more »
Spain continues to be a top destination for expats and tourists alike. While both groups equally enjoy the sunshine, the beach and the tapas, there is a lack of understanding… Read more »
If the world’s nations are to prevent tobacco smoking causing an estimated one billion deaths by the end of the century they must make tobacco control part of the UN’s… Read more »
International health news HIV baby “cured” by early treatment – A baby in the U.S. given HIV medication 30 hours after birth now shows no signs of the infection. Sugar… Read more »
With the global economic crisis still ongoing in many regions, staffing budgets are under close scrutiny everywhere. Both employers and expatriates will want to ensure they are not overpaying for… Read more »
We have warned expatriates many times to double check their insurance policies before they move abroad. Having full international health coverage will help give you peace of mind, but even… Read more »
China is fast becoming a top but challenging location for international work assignments. Companies have identified it as one of the most demanding destinations, both in terms of compliancy and… Read more »
More than half of residents living in the United Arab Emirates admit they never buy travel insurance when they go abroad. According to research from Zurich, Arab expats (67%) are… Read more »
International health news Lung cancer in women – Lung cancer is set to overtake breast cancer as Europe’s biggest killer of women. Horse meat contamination – The horse meat scandal is spreading… Read more »
According to a new report, a quarter (23%) of businesses would like to provide international health insurance for their expat employees, but cannot afford to do so. The Anatomy of… Read more »