Category Archives: Issue 7

Travel – before you leave don’t forget . . .

Here’s the list you need to help you plan the perfect trip. Vaccinations Certain types of vaccination and preventive medicine have to be administered well in advance of your departure, so check our vaccination information to make sure you have … Continue reading

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Whooping Cough on the Rise

The World Health Organization estimates there were over 17.6 million cases of whooping cough and 300,000 deaths last year alone, making this easily preventable disease one of the world’s leading causes of illness and death. The greatest increase has been … Continue reading

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Meet the Team – Andrew Apps – Director ALC Health

  This is part publication of an interview featured in ITIJ magazine in June 2010 with Andrew Apps.How did you come to your current role?   I’ve been involved in the medical insurance now for some 28 years, the past … Continue reading

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Emergency Medical Evacuation

  Looking after your clients, worldwide Your client is enjoying a well-earned holiday or perhaps on an overseas business trip when a medical emergency strikes.  An ambulance or helicopter is needed to provide transport to ensure that immediate emergency medical … Continue reading

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Dr Easmon’s Health News

  New Meningitis Vaccine   Meningitis infection can affect the lining of the brain causing inflammation.  The meningitis infection is usually caused by viruses or bacteria, the most severe form of meningitis is bacterial, which is life threatening or can cause … Continue reading

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Focus on ….Dubai

  Despite its financial problems earlier this year Dubai remains a vibrant and appealing destination for Expats from all over the world that are tempted by the tax free, relaxed lifestyle.  High employment has encouraged the influx of expats to … Continue reading

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Online Instant “Quote and Buy” Facility Launched

  Last month we launched an online quote and buy facility via our website www.alchealth.com.  Visitors to our site, including intermediaries, are able to buy international private medical insurance cover instantly, all year around and at any time of the … Continue reading

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