Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) are now required to issue European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs). The cards entitle the bearers to “treatment that becomes medically necessary during a… Read more »
Infants born to mothers who were vaccinated against influenza are half as likely to be hospitalized for flu than those of mothers not vaccinated, found a study by researchers at… Read more »
An Estonian expat living in Phuket, Thailand was found dead over the weekend. Phuket News noted that even though 44-year old Artur Mansurov is believed to have died of health… Read more »
Too much work may be hazardous to your health – literally. Recent research by Professor Kevin Dew of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand examined the phenomenon of “presenteeism,”… Read more »
One of the joys (and sometimes perils!) of living abroad is the food. As an expat you will enjoy dishes that may be very different from those in your home… Read more »
60% of travellers cite healthcare as a major concern when going abroad. Yet navigating the world of international health and insurance can bewilder at times. Listed below are four tips… Read more »
Luxury travellers and wealthy expats often purchase less health insurance cover than they should, according to Dr. Tom Brett, Lead General Practitioner for online chemist Lloyd’spharmacy. Brett said that while… Read more »
With the summer travel season soon upon us it’s a good time to mention how important it is for students and other young travelers to obtain international health insurance. It’s… Read more »
The US State Department has updated its Worldwide Travel Alert to reflect “recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan” (read: the killing of Osama bin Laden). According to the revised text Given… Read more »
Expatriates tend to take many more flights than the average population. However, the regular long-term airtrips take a toll on your health, especially if you fly overseas. If you frequently… Read more »