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We explain the most frequently asked health related questions from our members and give precious advice when you live abroad.
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Skin cancer: Everything you need to know and how to prevent it
In recent years, we have been witnessing an increase in diagnosed cases of skin cancer, as well as a greater awareness and interest to prevent it. At Global Health and together with Teladoc Health we want to do our bit by speaking about this disease with the aim of promoting early detection through self-examination and […]
Expat mental health: how to prevent risks?
Mental health is an increasingly important topic for expatriates. Relocating to another country brings excitement, growth, and opportunity, but it also involves challenges that can deeply impact emotional and psychological well-being. From culture shock and isolation to language barriers and professional stress, many factors can affect how expats adjust and cope with life abroad. While […]
Health coverage: which vaccines are authorised in the world?
At the time of writing, nearly 4.4 billion people are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 worldwide. For a complete vaccination schedule, some countries require four doses (depending on your health situation), others require three (the booster dose), however most countries agree on two doses. Our Covid International Health Insurance reimburses you for all Covid-19 related costs […]
International Women’s Day: Women and their Health
The world has made unprecedented progress in recent years. We have reached the moon; we have discovered the origins of the human species or revolutionized the technological world. However, no country in the world has yet managed to achieve complete equality between men and women. According to the UN (1), women get paid 23% less […]
Online Speech Therapy for Expatriates
Today, Noémie Bessay, a French speech therapist, tells us about remote speech therapy for expatriates. Remote speech pathology allows us to offer online speech therapy assessments and sessions. Noémie proposes these services via her website Monorthophonisteetmoi.com. In this article, she explains who is concerned by this telecare service and what are the advantages of remote speech […]
PCR tests for European Expatriates
One month has passed since the PCR tests became chargeable in France. If some countries in the European Union still offer free PCR tests, the vast majority charge for them. Quick review on the PCR tests’ costs in Europe. European countries in which the PCR test is the cheapest In many European countries, getting tested […]
Movember: the importance of testicular self-examination
Testicular self-examination in men is a simple manoeuvre that, correctly oriented, can give us a lot of information regarding testicular well-being or discomfort. Therefore, it should become as frequent and effective for men as breast self-examination is for women. Some statistics on testicular cancer Testicular cancer constitutes approximately 1% of all male tumours. The […]
Global Health allows you to talk to a doctor: any time, any place
Global Health has launched an exclusive and innovative online Health Portal for their customers. This new tool allows you to easily request various health-related services completely free of charge. To benefit from them you only have to access our new health portal (also available for smartphones and tablets). The online portal gives you 7 days […]
BMI, what you need to know about its advantages and disadvantages
The BMI (Body Mass Index) is used internationally, both by healthcare professionals and individuals. It is used to evaluate someone’s corpulence based on a 7-degree scale. The formula to calculate it is simple: BMI = weight(kilograms) / height²(meters) Here are the different levels of interpretation according to the World Health Organization: These results above only […]
Health insurance in France: reimbursement of your health costs for Covid-19
In France, as elsewhere in the world, the Covid-19 epidemic has affected a significant proportion of the population. The costs of treatment linked to the virus can be substantial, especially in the event of hospitalisation in the event of a serious form. But then, how can you be reimbursed in case of contamination? What do […]