When we think about medical emergencies while traveling, many people instantly conjure up images of airlifts out of disaster areas. But those occurrences are thankfully rare. More commonly, people suffer bumps, bruises and maybe breaks, and the “emergency” stems from lack of familiarity with the health system in a foreign land writes John Miller for the healthytravelblog.com Continue reading Most common insurance claims made by travelers are for back pain, respiratory issues and gastrointestinal problems. →

All EU citizens who are moving to Spain for longer than three months will face added paperwork – and in some cases, a requirement to prove that they are covered by private health insurance – under new residency requirements unveiled last month.

Reports comments that in an effort by cash-strapped Spain to save €1m a year, EU citizens applying for residency in Spain henceforth “may be required to produce evidence of sufficient financial means to support themselves (and dependants)”, according to an “unofficial” translation by the British Embassy of the key parts of the Spanish legislation, which was unveiled on 10 July. Continue reading Expats living in Spain to be forced to buy medical insurance →

De duivel is altijd in de details als het gaat om christian louboutin schoenen en tassen, en het is vooral te wijten aan talent van de ontwerper voor het combineren van sierlijke patronen en texturen in één vloeiende, elegant geheel. Christian Louboutin Spring 2016 collectie is bijzonder spannend, want we hebben drie nieuwe schoenen stijlen om naar uit te kijken (en, natuurlijk, een scala aan luxe schoeisel).

Louboutin vervolgt zijn traject om lijn van handtassen van het merk uit te breiden, en in het voorjaar de inspanningen onder de Louboutin Heren Schoenen, de Triloubi Crossbody en Eloise Tote. De Paloma is de meest gestructureerde handtas die we hebben gezien van het merk, en het beschikt over een portfolio interieur. Geïnspireerd door Louboutin’s liefde voor Parijse cabaret showgirl, de Paloma is gelijke delen vrouwelijk en edgy met de ondertekening spiked loopsplitten.

De Triloubi is een slanke alledaagse optie als u liever een schouder of crossbody Louboutin Schoenen te dragen. De drie rits compartimenten zijn ruim genoeg om u georganiseerd te houden en toch passen alle benodigdheden. De Eloise Tote is voorzien van de handtekening spiked louboutin heren schoenen je zult herkennen van het ene van het merk populaire ontwerp Sweet Charity, en alle drie nieuwe opties zijn zowel praktisch als visueel opvallend.

Wanneer we spreken Christian Louboutin Outlet, kunt u niet verlaten de schoenen. De ontwerper referenties natuur in deze collectie, met aquamarijn en Amazone motieven, patronen en texturen. Zoals altijd, het is de kleine details op een Louboutin dat de grootste impact te maken, zoals u zult zien in de hand geplaatst kristallen op de Dorissima Clair Strass pomp of de kraal werk aan de Tipika Gab Brode heren sandal.

Maar als ik even kan duren voordat obsederen over wat ik denk dat het de opvallende stuk in deze collectie: de luipaard pony haar en dus mesh Baker Specchio Knot Pony sandalen. (Amanda zei dat ik kon deze af te trekken, en dat is alles wat de geruststelling ik nodig heb). Er is veel aan de hand voor een sandaal, maar ze zijn zo opvallend en sexy – in principe alles wat de christian Louboutin Heren merken voor staat!

The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has notified WHO of a new case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus.

The case is a 37 year old male from Yogyakarta province. He developed fever on 24 July 2012, was hospitalized on 27 July and died on 30 July. Continue reading New case of avian influenza confirmed in Indonesia →

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is continuing to work with partners to respond to the Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Uganda. As of 8 August 2012, the MoH has recorded a total of 23 probable and confirmed cases, including 16 deaths. Of these, 10 cases have been laboratory confirmed by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. Continue reading Ebola fever outbreak in Uganda →

China is considered one of the top destinations for expat assignments, according to the Global Mobility Survey 2012. However, the condition of the air in many of China’s fast developing cities leaves a lot to be desired writes Bryony Ashcroft of expathealth.org 

Beijing, or “Greyjing” as it has been dubbed, is full of centuries old heritage sites and cultural gems, however, the chronic air pollution makes it one of the worst cities to live in. Lung cancer rates among the cities 20 million inhabitants are rising, say the cities health officials. Many multinational companies consider Beijing to be a hardship posting, and despite the extra allowances this classification brings, some executives are leaving. Continue reading Expats struggling to breathe in China’s “Greyjing”? →

It seems Greece’s financial crisis is set to continue as it struggles to make agreed bailout targets. To meet the financial benchmarks the government is preparing to make €11.6 billion cuts, with pensions and healthcare expected to be widely hit writes Bryony Ashcroft of expathealth.org

To make the cuts proposed by The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union and the European Central Bank, known as the Troika, the government is looking at capping state-funded healthcare coverage to only €1,500 per year. Currently Greece provides universal care for residents, a large portion of which is state-funded. A cap at €1,500 would put a huge strain on people which chronic conditions or those needing expensive cancer treatment. Continue reading Cap at €1,500 per person for healthcare costs in Greece →

People often associate international health insurance with emergencies and being airlifted to the nearest hospital. The reality is, most claims made through expat insurance are for everyday ailments reports Expat Health.org

The most common complaint is back problems. Back pain is extremely common, with four in five people being affected at some point in their lives. Carrying heavy suitcases, being on long-haul flights and even sleeping in an unfamiliar bed can bring on this type of pain. Continue reading Everyday ailments top list of international medical insurance claims →

In what could arguably be the greatest immunological breakthrough in decades, French drugmaker Sanofi SA announced that a vaccine against Dengue fever had shown clinical efficacy in recently completed trials.  Additional testing is necessary, but the vaccine could be available as early as 2015 reports the Healthytravelblog.com Continue reading Dengue Fever Vaccine – Cure Breakthrouch ? →

The Ministry of Health in Uganda has reported a cumulative number of 53 suspected cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever including 16 deaths. Of these, five cases have been laboratory confirmed by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe (this includes three fatal cases and two cases currently being treated in the isolation facility). Continue reading Uganda – 53 suspected cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever reported →