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20th birthday celebrations for Allianz Care

The provider has commemorated the occasion by reflecting upon its growth in the last two decades, and looking ahead to the future of the international healthcare industry

Middle East to welcome its first digital hospital

Mulk Healthcare in the Middle East has announced the launch of the region’s first ‘e-hospital’, a digital healthcare system accessible to people all over the world

New partnership brings enhanced IPMI solutions to the UAE

International private medical insurance (IPMI) provider Now Health International Group is partnering with Arabia Insurance Company S.A.L in the Middle East to facilitate growth of international health insurance solutions in…

Saudi Arabia to welcome new internationally accredited private hospital

Al Murjan Group, a Saudi family business group, and Mediclinic Middle East, part of the UK’s Mediclinic International are to jointly establish an internationally accredited private hospital with 200 beds…

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

New trends and challenges in the IPMI sphere

Pacific Prime’s new report identifies that chronic conditions and increased awareness of mental health conditions are impacting health insurance in 2020

Turkey offers medical insurance to tourists

The Minister of Tourism and Culture announced that the country will cover the cost of medical treatment for holidaymakers as part of the Safe Tourism Certification Programme

Mayo Clinic ranked as the ‘World’s Best Hospital’

In its ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2020’ report, US publication Newsweek ranked the leading hospitals in 21 countries, in partnership with global data research organisation Statistica

Exploring international patients’ access to healthcare in Central America

Mike Robertson takes a look at the tapering isthmus of Central America, detailing how access to healthcare for expatriates and travellers varies across the region, and uncovering some of the…

The invaluable role of doctors in the cost containment game

Tatum Anderson talks to cost containment firms and assistance providers to uncover how companies can avoid incurring unnecessary costs by having doctors involved within their everyday operations

Covid-19 and the Latin American healthcare system

Addressing an audience of online participants on 9 April, senior industry figures came together in a webinar to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Latin America’s healthcare system

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Destination Spotlight: A review of Portugal and Madeira's healthcare system

Mandy Langfield asks what resources are available for international visitors seeking healthcare

Destination spotlight: India

Tatum Anderson explores healthcare and health insurance in India, where a growing need for high-quality medical care has prompted the growth of private enterprises

Destination spotlight: Costa Rica

A small Latin American country that has become the byword for ecotourism, rainforests and wildlife – one-quarter of Costa Rica is protected area and national park – is also a…