Are women the weaker sex when it comes to medical care? In any case, we know that gender influences the diagnosis and treatment of a lot of diseases. And even if women still live longer than men, they have fewer years of living in good health in our country. …
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Moving to or working in Luxembourg also means learning to cope with a different health system. Although Luxembourg and Germany are neighbouring countries, their approaches to health may be surprising, especially when it comes to reimbursements, insurance and administrative procedures. This guide aims to help you sort it all out: whether you are a resident, a cross-border worker or just curious, find out about everything you need to know in order to make the right choice when it comes to your health. …
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The health sector in Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is renowned for its quality and accessibility. However, national approaches vary in terms of organisation, funding and access to care. This analysis also highlights the specific challenges for cross-border workers, many of whom live in Belgium but are covered under the Luxembourg health system.…
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Sunny days are often commensurate with walks in the countryside, picnics in the forest or games in the garden. But be careful: ticks, small arachnids that are invisible to the naked eye, can change these relaxing moments into a real health concern. Some ticks can, in fact, transmit serious diseases such as borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease. Here is our advice on how to protect yourself effectively – and how to act quickly in the event of a bite.…
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Food, screening and prevention: these three main topics regarding young children’s health are also the priorities of the information campaigns promoted by the Luxembourg health authorities. And the country is doing great things for early childhood.…
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