Health restrictions for expats in Kuwait
Residency requires a ‘clean bill of health’. A recent list announced by The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health tightens Kuwait’s immigration rules. Now expats with 1 of 22 non-infectious illnesses will… Read more »
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Weekly Health Roundup June 5
International health news A new treatment against ovarian cancer could be “very promising” for women in late stages. A small trial saw the size of tumors decrease in half of… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup May 8
International health news A new ‘exercise pill’ could possibly deliver the benefits of fitness in the form of a tablet. The drugs could change the lives of those unable to… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup May 1
International health news According to new studies published by the American Heart Association, diet sodas might do more than just physical harm; they could also be linked to dementia and… Read more »
Pollution and its effects on health
It is clear that pollution is not good for the human body and that the air in cities is not as fresh as in the countryside. However, does it have… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Drop of over 50% in heart disease deaths
The rate of coronary heart disease (CHD) deaths in Europe has more than halved over three decades, according to research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The study discovered that… Read more »
Expats should cover asthma expenses, warns insurer
According to an estimation by the World Health Organisation, 235 million people around the world suffer from asthma. The problem is evident everywhere from third world countries to first world… Read more »
Expat survival guide: Self medicating in a third world country
Perhaps you are a person who simply loves to travel and go to all sorts of places. In fact, you might even want to visit a third world country. Whether… Read more »