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China takes precautions after case of bubonic plague confirmed

A city in Inner Mongolia has confirmed a case of bubonic plague, prompting authorities in China to step up precautions

Covid-19: WHO discontinues hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir trials

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is discontinuing the use of both hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir in its Covid-19 treatment trials

Airlines to ban passengers who won’t wear masks

US airlines will revoke passengers’ flying privileges if they refuse to wear facial coverings during the Covid-19 pandemic

Australian pharmacists – an untapped resource for traveller health expertise?

According to a new study, pharmacists may hold the key to improving access and outcomes for travellers

Telemedicine - breaking down the barriers to change

Robyn Bainbridge investigates the boom in telemedicine in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Why has there been such a surge in demand, and how will its usage develop going beyond…

Interview: Janette Hiscock of UnitedHealthcare Global

ITIJ spoke to Janette Hiscock, CEO of Global Solutions Europe at UnitedHealthcare Global, about her career, the benefits of telemedicine, and the importance of taking ownership of one’s health

FAI assists in coronavirus efforts

FAI is continuing to closely monitor the evolution of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is providing regular updates on our capabilities regarding the repatriation of clients out of China

The psychology of international business travel

Dr Robert Quigley, Senior Vice-President and Regional Medical Director, Americas Region for International SOS Assistance, Inc. and MedAire, explores what businesses can do to ensure peace of mind for their…