‘Major milestone’ in fight against polio
Scientists are celebrating a ‘major milestone’ in the fight against polio. According to the US Centre for Diseases, it appears the second of three strains of poliovirus has been eliminated… Read more »
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Top 5 health care systems for expats
The annual HSBC Expat Explorer survey has been released, and with it the ranking of 34 countries across three categories – expat economics, expat experience, and raising children abroad. Overall, Switzerland,… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 3 November 2014
International health news Single blood test for several cancers — Scientists working to create a single blood test which screens for several cancers are step closer to their goal. Movember is… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 27 October 2014
International health news Ebola crisis could hurt malaria fight — Efforts to control malaria in the three countries worst hit by Ebola could be set back by the outbreak, warn experts…. Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 20 October 2014
International health news The deadliest communicable diseases — 10 million people died of communicable diseases in 2010, with respiratory illness being the biggest killer, will Ebola match this? Why Crohn’s disease… Read more »
Health insurance now mandatory in Qatar
Qatar is the latest country in the Gulf region to insist expat workers are covered by private health insurance rather than relying on state care. In order to control growing… Read more »
UN approves increased global tobacco tax
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved a measure forcing countries around the world to raise excise taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. In a secret session – the press… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 13 October 2014
International health news ‘Giant leap’ towards diabetes cure — A cure is within reach for type 1 diabetes where the body’s immune system attacks cells which regulate blood sugar. Additional screenings,… Read more »
Indian insurers launch first plans to cover treatment abroad
India is fast becoming a popular medical tourism destination, attracting patients from neighbouring countries and the wider region. However, medical tourism often focuses on cosmetic and dental procedures, many Indians… Read more »
UltraCare plan revamped for expats in China
Aetna and Starr China launched their redesigned insurance plan, UltraCare, last month. The series of products is aimed at helping expatriates in China, as well as Chinese nationals, to access… Read more »