Azerbaijan introduces compulsory health insurance
After a year of government negotiations and drafting, a pilot programme of compulsory health insurance has been introduced in Azerbaijan. The project was put in place in February in two… Read more »
Tag: healthcare
Lack of healthcare jobs hinders achievement of universal healthcare
A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that around 50 million jobs are lacking to address the requirements for global health coverage. The goal of achieving universal healthcare… Read more »
Is healthcare beneficial to happiness?
With health such a top priority for many expats, we began to wonder why. Does good healthcare really affect our happiness and is it beneficial for a good quality of… Read more »
Brazil’s health care system – as good as its football?
With the World Cup just starting, millions of eyes will be on Brazil in the coming weeks. As one of the BRIC nations, Brazil is a centre for economic growth,… Read more »
Retirement havens with the best health care
International Living has released its Annual Global Retirement Index 2014 revealing which countries offer the best standards of living for expat retirees. Taking into account factors such as healthcare, ease… Read more »
Retirement havens offering health care from $30 a month
Retirees considering moving abroad don’t need to be concerned about health care costs. Some top retirement destinations offer high-quality healthcare from as little as $30 per person per month, a… Read more »
Expat doctors welcome salary increase
The Ministry of Health in Kuwait has announced plans for an increase in the salaries of non-Kuwaiti doctors in recognition of their massive contributions to the country’s healthcare sector, reports… Read more »
Indonesia’s mega health care spending in time for 2014 deadline
The world’s fourth most populous nation is in a race to deliver universal health care by 2014. This is triggering major spending on health care provisions and reform, creating opportunities… Read more »
UAE citizens still travelling abroad for medical treatment
A Gallup survey of more than 4,000 GCC nationals found 87 percent of Emiratis are satisfied with the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the UAE. The country came second behind Qatar…. Read more »
New, flexible healthcare plan unveiled by Cigna
A new healthcare plan offering co-insurance flexibility to help manage premiums has been launched by Cigna. The Cigna Global Health Options Advance is an individual plan which provides cost-sharing and options… Read more »