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Olympic Forum in Kaunas on sport, public health and new opportunities for athletes in Lithuania

The Olympic Forum in Kaunas brought together athletes, experts, teachers and officials to discuss the role of sport in public health, education, the economy and career development. The focus was on children’s physical activity, investment in infrastructure, gender equality in sport and support for athletes after the end of competitive careers

26.05.2026

Travel

Thailand introduces mandatory health insurance for tourists due to unpaid hospital bills and pressure on hospitals

Find out what Thailand’s announcement on mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists brings, why the authorities want to reduce unpaid hospital bills and how the new rules could affect travel, healthcare and the tourism sector. We provide an overview of the proposed model, possible costs, industry reactions and open questions of implementation at the country’s borders.

06.05.2026

Travel

Jamaica links tourism, health research and science in a new development strategy for the country’s resilience

Find out how Jamaica is trying to link tourism with health research, science and crisis resilience. We bring an overview of the messages of Minister Edmund Bartlett, the role of the University of the West Indies and the broader strategy by which public health, academic knowledge and tourism revenue are increasingly viewed as part of the same development model after the experiences of the pandemic.

29.04.2026

Travel

Jamaica links tourism, health research and science into a new development strategy for the country’s resilience

Find out how Jamaica is trying to connect tourism with health research, science and crisis resilience. We bring an overview of the messages of Minister Edmund Bartlett, the role of the University of the West Indies and the broader strategy through which public health, academic knowledge and tourism revenues are increasingly viewed as part of the same development model after the experiences of the pandemic.

29.04.2026

Events

Hoditi i zdravi biti on 18 April in 10 Istrian towns: the jubilee walk brings Istria together at the same time

Find out where in Istria people will walk on 18 April at 10:00 as part of the jubilee event “Hoditi i zdravi biti”. We bring the starting points in ten towns, with a special focus on Rovinj and St. Pelagius Bay and what the organizers from the Institute of Public Health are saying.

18.04.2026

Travel

Saharan dust over Gran Canaria raised the health risk while the island is recording the peak of the tourist season

Find out what is behind the new wave of calima in Gran Canaria, why air quality has become a health issue, and how dangerous Saharan dust overlapped with a period of strong tourist traffic, with warnings from the authorities, expert recommendations, and questions about informing visitors.

01.04.2026

Travel

Cannabis use genetics: CADM2 and GRM3 link early consumption to psychiatry, cognition and health

The largest analysis to date links genetic variants to the trial and frequency of cannabis use, especially in the CADM2 and GRM3 genes. The findings reveal overlaps with psychiatric, cognitive, and somatic characteristics and offer a foothold for more accurate prevention and clinical strategies in public health.

15.10.2025

Travel

The global fight against smoking is heating up

Faced with global health challenges, countries around the world are enacting stricter smoking laws. France and Mexico are leading the way, banning smoking on beaches and other public spaces, including hotels and parks. These measures highlight growing global public health and environmental concerns.

08.12.2023

Public Health

Articles with this tag

Olympic Forum in Kaunas on sport, public health and new opportunities for athletes in Lithuania

Thailand introduces mandatory health insurance for tourists due to unpaid hospital bills and pressure on hospitals

Jamaica links tourism, health research and science in a new development strategy for the country’s resilience

Jamaica links tourism, health research and science into a new development strategy for the country’s resilience

Hoditi i zdravi biti on 18 April in 10 Istrian towns: the jubilee walk brings Istria together at the same time

Saharan dust over Gran Canaria raised the health risk while the island is recording the peak of the tourist season

Cannabis use genetics: CADM2 and GRM3 link early consumption to psychiatry, cognition and health

The global fight against smoking is heating up

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