International health news Growth of global immunisation – How three major vaccines are stopping disease worldwide, and which countries have the best vaccination rates. Global health crisis you’ve never heard of… Read more »
The cancer agency of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported air pollution as a leading environmental cause of cancer deaths. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) officially… Read more »
Expats working in the financial sector could be heading for a health crisis brought about by work pressure, fear of losing their jobs, and psychological stress, says a new study…. Read more »
October 15 has officially been declared Global Handwashing Day (GHD). The day’s aim is to promote washing hands with soap, and to extol the benefits of handwashing as a disease… Read more »
International health news Cancer costing EU billions – Cancer costs EU countries €126bn a year, according to a new study, Cancer Research UK calls it a “huge burden”. Malaria vaccine protects… Read more »
Moving abroad can mean a whole new diet and access to more, or less, fresh produce than what you may be used to. Expats are often concerned about food availability… Read more »
Despite the fact that, among developed countries, the United States spends the most on healthcare, its system is one of the least efficient. Bloomberg recently ranked 48 countries on how… Read more »
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 »
Mental ill health constitutes 14% of all global health conditions but receives less than 1% of most countries’ health budget. A third of countries worldwide have no mental health program… Read more »
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 »