WHO: E. coli outbreak “nearly over”
The most recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of e. coli cases in Germany and France is “much diminished.” It concluded “the [most recent] figures… Read more »
Tag: expat health
Romanian hospital joins Bupa network
Romania’s new Delta Hospital has joined Bupa International’s network in an effort to better serve the country’s expat community, reported Romania Business Insider. The 10,000 square meter, EUR13 million facility… Read more »
Guest Post: Ease the “pain” of moving abroad
If the stress of moving abroad has caused you aches and pains, the Alexander Technique may well be a solution. Stress impacts our bodies as well as our minds. As… Read more »
US drug safety lacking, finds study
A white paper by the Pew Health Group, the product health and safety arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts, found US drug safety sorely lacking. The study, titled “After Heparin:… Read more »
“When moving abroad people should consider a regular place of care”
ExpatHealth.org spoke to Harvard researcher Dr. Christine Lu about her recent study on medical error. Dr. Lu discussed common risk factors across countries and advised expats how to reduce their… Read more »
Malta to implement cross border health directive in 2013
Malta’s Ministry of Health, the Elderly and Community Care will implement the EU’s directive on cross border healthcare by October 2013, according to a recent Health Ministry statement. The island… Read more »
EHIC card no substitute for health insurance
Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) are now required to issue European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs). The cards entitle the bearers to “treatment that becomes medically necessary during a… Read more »
WHO: Do not eat raw bean or seed sprouts in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced consumers in Europe should not eat raw bean and seed sprouts until investigations into the continent’s deadly e. coli outbreak are complete. Over 4,000… Read more »
USA and Australia show highest rates of medical error
Patients who received poorly coordinated medical care or were unable to afford basic medical costs were much more likely to report errors in their medication or treatment, according to a… Read more »
Estonian expat dies of “broken heart”
An Estonian expat living in Phuket, Thailand was found dead over the weekend. Phuket News noted that even though 44-year old Artur Mansurov is believed to have died of health… Read more »