International Health Insurance for Expats Blog

Pediatric emergency in Shanghai : What to do ?

Step 1: Prepare before the pediatric emmergency What to do in case of a pediatric emergency in Shanghai? It is important to have your child’s information at hand in the event of a medical emergency. If you need to take your child to the hospital, bring this sheet with all the important information: Important numbers […]

Singapore’s Hospital prices

What precisely are the differences in price between public and private hospitals? To showcase these differences, we will conduct a comparison between the Gleneagles private hospital, and the Singapore General Hospital, a public one. These are good examples for their respective sector. All public hospitals have the same prices. Private hospitals in Singapore have similar […]

The cost of private hospitals in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s private hospitals are among the most expensive on the planet. If you want to know more in detail their costs (in Hong Kong dollar), this guide is for you. We will see in detail the cost of rooms in the 13 private hospitals of Hong Kong. It is important to note that the […]

Singapore expatriate health insurance

In Singapore, a good expatriate health insurance is important in order to use its health system. The health care in the country is known as one of the best in the world, but also one of the most expensive. Having the right coverage will allow you to access the different options the system has, to […]

Expatriate health insurance in Shanghai

You plan to move to Shanghai, or you have lived there for a long time. It is important to obtain good expatriate health insurance to make the most of Shanghai health system. The care provided is of high standard with state-of-the-art equipment, but not all hospitals are made for expatriates. This makes Shanghai a good […]

Expatriate health insurance in Hong Kong

You plan to settle in Hong Kong, or you have lived there for a long time. It is important to obtain good expatriate health insurance to make the most of the Hong Kong health system. Care is delivered at a high level, with state-of-the-art public and private hospitals. Doctors are qualified, with diplomas coming from […]

What medical exams for my child from 0 to 3 years old?

The first 3 years of your child are followed by strong growth, during which it is essential to ensure his good development. Medical exams for you child are thus essential and will rhythm your life as young adults. When you are expecting abroad, information is harder to find, so what are the necessary exams? In […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What is it ?

A global charity event, The Breast Cancer Awareness Month represents the desire of women and men around the world to fight for a just cause. Like its counterpart Movember, an association which fight against male cancer, The Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important event for cancer research. The Breast Cancer Awareness month is a […]

Traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine, unlike western medicine does not seek to cure diseases, but to take care of the overall wellbeing. It was used for millennials in China and is more and more common in the world. It is mainly based on 2 main elements : The Qi and the Yin and the Yang. The Qi […]

Telemedicine for expatriates

In some countries, the delays in obtaining an appointment with a general practitioner are sometimes long and cultural differences can also be a barrier. Access to healthcare for expatriates is even more difficult due to insufficient medical facilities or high costs. But telemedicine for expatriates can prove to be a means of facilitating access to […]