Though Ukraine is one of the best developed countries of the 15 republics of the former Soviet Union, it has the lowest vaccination rate. A combination of suspicion, funding problems,… Read more »
International health news Diabetes early death risk has fallen dramatically – In the 1990s diabetics were twice as likely to die than those without the disease. More than a third of… Read more »
In the European Union (EU) in 2004, alcohol was responsible for 1 in 7 male deaths and 1 in 13 female deaths in the age group 15-64, resulting in approximately… Read more »
Since the economic crisis hit the Eurozone in 2009 many European countries have been looking at ways to cut costs and save money. Health care budgets have been reduced and… Read more »
As the British summer gets off to a disappointing start, people turn their thoughts to beaches and sunshine, with Spain still being a top destination for British holidaymakers. According to… Read more »
International health news Best healthcare systems around the world – A look at some of the most efficient, cost-effective, and equal health systems, from Switzerland to Taiwan. MERS-Coronavirus death toll rises –… Read more »
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is warning young Britons to make sure they have sufficient insurance to cover dangerous activities abroad. The warning comes after a survey revealed… Read more »
Hepatitis may not command the same publicity as HIV or AIDS, but it kills almost as many people each year. About 1.4 million people die annually from liver cancer linked… Read more »
Allianz Global Assistance has announced its financial results for 2012, reporting that global turnover was up 9%, exceeding the declared goal of 2.2 billion euro. The major conclusions were: Turnover… Read more »
International health news TB strikes fear into the community – Many people suffering with drug-resistant TB are shunned by family and friends in former Soviet Union countries. Medical community agrees to… Read more »