WHO studies find dengue fever costly as it is deadly
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its latest Dengue Bulletin, a special issue devoted to 10 studies on the cost of dengue fever and various prevention strategies. In an age… Read more »
Tag: expat health
5 new cases of avian influenza in Egypt
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported 5 new cases of avian influenza (or “bird flu”) in Egypt, 3 of which were fatal. The cases were scattered across the country,… Read more »
Screening for sleep apnea could save companies millions
Large companies could save a serious chunk of change by screening employees for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, suggested a recent study by American doctors Clelia Lima and Elizabeth M…. Read more »
Bean and seed sprouts responsible for German E. coli outbreak
German health officials have identified bean and seed sprouts as the cause of the recent E. coli outbreak, specifically fenugreek, mung beans, lentils, adzuki beans and alfalfa. On Friday, Germany’s… Read more »
“Presenteeism:” Working while ill may cause health complications
Too much work may be hazardous to your health – literally. Recent research by Professor Kevin Dew of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand examined the phenomenon of “presenteeism,”… Read more »
NDM-1: Drug-resistant bacteria hits medical tourists
Some medical tourists who went to India and Pakistan looking for cheap health procedures have come back with an unwanted souvenir: a drug-resistant strain of bacteria named New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase… Read more »
Easy tips for a healthy diet
One of the joys (and sometimes perils!) of living abroad is the food. As an expat you will enjoy dishes that may be very different from those in your home… Read more »
WHO: 2,100+ E. coli cases in Europe, nearly all linked to Germany
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published updated statistics for the E. coli outbreak in Central amd Northern Europe. As of June 5th, about 1540 cases of Enterohemorrhagic E. Coli… Read more »
Dubai eliminates free cancer therapy for expats
Expats living in Dubai will no longer receive free chemotherapy, according to a recent article in The National. Previously Dubai’s health system had provided free cancer treatment to all residents,… Read more »
HUS outbreak linked to Germany
3 people have died and another 276 have been hospitalized in Germany following a May outbreak of Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS). While cases have been reported in other countries, all… Read more »