Why it’s important to have a medical passport
When you’re moving abroad, or if you travel abroad frequently, it’s vital to have access to detailed health records, just in case anything happens. A medical passport is a great… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup April 17
International Health News Bandages could soon be able to detect how a wound is healing and send the information back to doctors. Scientists have stated that this could be trialled… Read more »
Coping with expat depression
Living abroad can be an emotional roller coaster and can also, unfortunately, be a factor in triggering depression. In accordance with the WHO’s 2017 annual World Health Day which has… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup April 3
International health news Immunisation rates have fallen in European countries such as Italy and Romania, causing a measles outbreak. As the disease is highly contagious, the World Health Organisation is… Read more »
Measles outbreak in Europe
An outbreak of measles is spreading throughout Europe, primarily in countries where immunisation rates have fallen, such as Italy and Romania. Due to the highly contagious nature of the disease,… Read more »
Norway, the happiest place on Earth
The World Happiness report, released annually by the United Nations, has named Norway the happiest country on earth. Norway moved up from its fourth place in last year’s report, which… Read more »
Death toll rises in Nigeria meningitis outbreak
The death toll of the latest outbreak of meningitis in Nigeria continues to rise. As of Wednesday, the number of victims had reached 270, most of them children. The National… Read more »
Choosing expat health insurance
Finding the best health insurance plan is an essential part of moving abroad. Waiting until you’re in the country or, worse, until you’re ill, could leave you with huge medical… Read more »
Weekly health roundup March 27
International health news A new study published in The Lancet claims that members of an Amazon tribe in Bolivia have some of the healthiest hearts in the world. Members of… Read more »
Weekly health roundup March 21
International health news The first ever Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards have been distributed, honouring seven healthcare organisations and professionals around the world. The awards were set up by the… Read more »