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Germany Introduces E-Prescriptions Germany introduced e-prescriptions (“e-Rezept”) from July 1st 2023, after successful trials across the country. You should now be able to access your medication by taking your health insurance card into your local pharmacy, placing it in the

‘Hakeem’ to be Put in Place in Bahrain From September The Arabic kingdom of Bahrain is launching a new health insurance scheme for expats from September. Hakeem, which means ‘wise,’ will be replacing the previous Private Co-operative Health Insurance Programme.

Inside Employee Minds This month, among other issues, we’re going to take a look at a recent research project on wellness and business. The Mercer report Inside Employee Minds, which surveyed over 2000 employees, identifies four ‘pillars’ of wellness in the

Kuwait: Deportation of Expats Over 11,000 expats have been deported from Kuwait in the first four months of 2023, according to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior. The deportations have been made on the basis of violation of residency laws. Surveillance

Sudan: Travel Advice In light of the recent outbreak of civil war in Sudan, the British government strongly advises British citizens that traveling within the country is undertaken at their own risk. Evacuation flights are no longer available from the

The World Health Organisation met early in May to discuss the status of Covid-19: should it still be classified as a global emergency? Their conclusion was that, although the pandemic is far from over, we are no longer experiencing Covid-19

New Thai Hospital Will ‘Attract Billions From Foreigners’ The Songklanagarind Phuket Hospital is aiming to generate B1.6 billion from foreign visitors when it is completed, the Thai press announced this month. This will form part of the Andaman International Health