European flu season nearly at an end
Good news for expats living in Europe, all signs point towards flu season coming to an end. In all reporting countries this week, flu cases continue to decline with some… Read more »
Category: Country Updates
Philippines’ first reproductive law halted
Last December the Philippine government signed the country’s first reproductive health law after a 14 year controversial battle. The new law, providing access to contraception and family planning advice was… Read more »
UAE hospitals taking advantage of expats with insurance?
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 »
Know how to access healthcare in Spain
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 »
Changes to Dutch health care: rising costs and changing benefits
The mandatory level of health insurance required by Dutch law has recently increased in cost, despite record numbers of people being unable to meet the payments on their premiums. In… Read more »
5.6% increase in Australian health premiums
The Australian government is urging families to shop around and find the best private health insurance deal as premiums are set to rise by an average 5.6% from April. “Families… Read more »
Opportunity for investors as Brazil’s healthcare needs boom
Brazil’s expanding middle class is attracting foreign healthcare investment, as the growing health needs of South America’s largest economy promise high returns. According to Brazil’s census bureau, a decade of… Read more »
Health insurance no longer compulsory for international students
A policy change at Central Michigan University means international students no longer have to have medical insurance. It is standard practice to require international students to buy sufficient health insurance… Read more »
Cholera risk update for Cuba
Cuba faced a cholera outbreak in 2012, for the first time in 150 years. In July 2012 the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assessed the risk to… Read more »
Authorities battle dengue fever outbreak in Brazil
Health authorities in Campo Grande, a Brazilian city in the south of the country, are fighting a dengue fever epidemic. Currently, around 600 residents a day are reporting symptoms of… Read more »