Mosquito birth control to combat spread of malaria
The worry of relocating to a malaria zone could become a thing of the past if researchers can perfect mosquito birth control. The male malaria mosquito has a unique mating… Read more »
How safe are full-body X-ray scanners?
Since the events of 9/11 airport security has been visibly enhanced across the world. The controversial introduction of full-body scanners in many airports may have improved flight security, but what… Read more »
Israel falling behind the West in health care spending
According a recent study, Israel is falling farther behind the western world in the amount of money it allocates to health care. The study, from the Central Bureau of Statistics,… Read more »
Dental work abroad: will you have a mercury filling?
Part and parcel of living abroad is experiencing the health care system. While you may see a doctor several times a year some people go years without seeing a dentist…. Read more »
Universal healthcare in Qatar means big profit for insurers
Over 50 years since Qatar opened its first hospital, it is now rolling out a universal healthcare programme. The scheme will introduce the universal healthcare system, driven by private insurance…. Read more »
Famous expats who died abroad
History is littered with authors, poets, actors and explorers who made their home in another country. Many chose to die in their adopted countries, others were not so fortunate and… Read more »
Evidence travelling through time zones can make you sick
A study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has suggested travelling through time zones can double your chances of getting ill. The study was completed on elite athletes who travel… Read more »
iPMI provider moves into Chinese market
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched its international healthcare plans in China. They target multinational companies as well as local Chinese employers. Created in partnership with sister company Allianz China General Insurance,… Read more »
Cap at €1,500 per person for healthcare costs in Greece
It seems Greece’s financial crisis is set to continue as it struggles to make agreed bailout targets. To meet the financial benchmarks the government is preparing to make €11.6 billion… Read more »
Ten Brits hospitalized abroad every day
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has again reminded British expats and travellers to take out suitable health insurance for their time abroad. With statistics showing 10 Brits are hospitalized… Read more »