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What You Can Do About Rising Breast Cancer Diagnoses In Singapore

Breast cancer is often associated with older women, typically those in their 50s and 60s. Recent statistics, however, reveal an alarming trend in Singapore: the incidence of breast cancer diagnoses among women under 40 is on the rise.  In this article, our friends at Pacific Prime CXA will provide an overview of this recent trend,...

What Is Critical Illness Insurance And Do You Need It?

Critical illness insurance (CII) is a financial safety net that provides a lump sum payment upon the diagnosis of specific severe health conditions. This insurance alleviates the financial strain that often accompanies major illnesses.  In this article, the experts at Pacific Prime explain how CII differs from typical health insurance, how to tell if you...

The Growing Importance Of Leadership In Public Health

Have you ever wondered who decides how communities respond to health crises? Whether it’s organizing vaccination campaigns, tackling mental health challenges, or managing the fallout from a pandemic, public health leaders are behind the scenes making critical decisions. They are the ones connecting dots, setting strategies, and ensuring no one is left behind. Leadership in...

Latest Cost Trends In International Health Insurance

As more professionals venture abroad for work or business, understanding the landscape of international health insurance becomes crucial. When selecting a plan, expats must consider various factors, including premium costs, coverage options, regional healthcare systems, and even the distance from their home country. In this article, the experts at Pacific Prime share with us their...

More Private Hospitals In Thailand Leaving The National Scheme

Over the past decade, the number of private hospitals affiliated with the Social Security Fund (SSF) has plummeted from 123 to just 93. This decline is attributed to inadequate payments for treating patients with serious health conditions. In this article, the experts at Pacific Prime Thailand explore what’s behind this trend, and how expats can...

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Accessing Healthcare When You Retire Abroad

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare.  The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a...

Dubai’s Booming Medical Tourism Industry

Dubai is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for medical tourism. In 2023 alone, the emirate welcomed over 691,000 health tourists who collectively spent more than AED 1 billion (approximately USD $280 million) on medical treatments. This impressive growth signals a wealth of opportunities not only for those seeking medical care but also for professionals...

Retiring Abroad, Some Insurance Advice

The freedom to retire means no longer having to work every day and having the ability to travel at leisure. It also means you can sell your house and spend your senior years living in a foreign country, taking in new experiences and meeting new people; but as romantic as retiring abroad sounds, there are insurance considerations that...

Helping Working Women – Thailand Extends Maternity Leave To 98 Days

Thailand is enhancing its maternity leave policy, increasing the duration from 90 days to 98 days. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour, aims to improve benefits for Social Security Fund (SSF) members and better support working mothers and their families. In this article, the experts at Pacific Prime Thailand will take a deep...

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What Benefits Can You Get From A Top-Up Insurance Plan?

While we all understand the importance of health insurance, many people are hesitant to buy one for fear of high premiums. For those who are looking to obtain better health coverage at a minimum cost, top-up insurance is a great way to enhance and extend your benefits. Here Pacific Prime UK, take a closer look...

Six Tips For Handling Medical Emergencies When Travelling Abroad 

While we’d always like our travels to go as smoothly as possible, we sometimes encounter medical issues that can seem scary, daunting, and impossible to overcome efficiently. To help with this, Steve Bater, Money Saving Expert at nhsdiscountoffers.co.uk suggest six tips to handle medical emergencies abroad and potentially avoid hefty medical expenses. 1. Pack a...

The Digital Nomad’s Guide To Healthcare 

Even digital nomads, enjoying the freedom of working from anywhere in the world, aren’t immune to illnesses and injuries. Perhaps being bedridden with food poisoning or taking a spill on your motorbike sounds like a familiar scene. Suddenly, the excitement of your adventure is overshadowed by the daunting task of finding quality healthcare in an...