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A new report has shown that Australians are in relatively good health, despite higher than average rates of Cancer and alcohol consumption. Thanks to a recently released online tool compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (AIHW) it’s now easier than ever to compare Australia’s figures with other OECD nations, and the global average. The figures show that...

It’s at this time of year that many people start considering (or in many cases start re-considering) the idea of a move abroad. A new year brings with it new hopes, a fresh start and the opportunity to do something you’ve been hoping to do for a while. So why not make 2019 the year you finally go for that new life overseas? Over the final five weeks of 2018 we’ve looked at a...

Liver Cancer has overtaken Lung Cancer to become the most prominent type of the condition in Vietnam. It marks the first time in history that rates of the issue have topped national trends in the country, with new figures from ‘Globocan’ showing that 25,334 people contracted Liver Cancer this year, compared to 23,667 who were diagnosed with Lung Cancer. Both rates are extrem...

Have you recently taken up a short-term locum in Saudi Arabia, or is it something that you’re considering? If so then we have some important information to avoid finding yourself in a tricky situation. Unlike most other locations, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health only starts the process of registering you once you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. Once granted, the issue date is b...

It’s at this time of year that many people start considering (or in many cases start re-considering) the idea of a move abroad. A new year brings with it new hopes, a fresh start and the opportunity to do something you’ve been hoping to do for a while. So why not make 2019 the year you finally go for that new life overseas? Over the final five weeks of 2018 we’ve looked at a...

The UAE has reported a far higher than average demand for the flu vaccine, after an unexpected increase in the number of cases already this winter. This has lead to a shortage of the vaccine in the Northern Emirates of Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman and Ras, with waiting times for appointments in some clinics now stretching for a couple of weeks. Abu Dhabi appears to have bucked the ...