Earlier this month, IAMAT’s President M. Assunta Uffer-Marcolongo was invited to Beijing for the launch of the Chinese edition of The Travel and Tropical Medicine Manual, 4th Edition edited by two key IAMAT supporters, Dr. Elaine Jong and Dr. Christopher Sanford. The translation of this textbook is a significant milestone for travel medicine in China. As one of the most popular travel destinations, Chinese travel health providers see thousands of international travellers every year, including Chinese travellers going abroad and returning expatriates. This learning tool (now available in their own language) helps practitioners to further implement internationally recognized travel medicine best practices. It also fosters opportunities for the advancement of travel medicine’s knowledge base, training, practice, and research benefitting ...

We often get asked how to mitigate the health effects of air pollution during travel. Outdoor air pollution (a toxic soup of chemicals, particulate matter, and biological materials that react with each other) is a major public health issue, contributing to chronic diseases, increased hospitalization, and premature mortality. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that air pollution causes 2 million premature deaths worldwide every year. What are the symptoms of air pollution? The short-term symptoms of exposure to air pollution include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches, nausea, and upper respiratory infections (bronchitis and pneumonia). It also exacerbates asthma and emphysema. Long-term effects include lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory illness, ...

On May 24, we had the pleasure of announcing the creation of a solar park to help IAMAT advance its mission. The Foundation for the Support of International Medical Training (FSIMT), the entity governing IAMAT, owns a 105-acre property in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The Foundation recently entered into a Lease arrangement with Hall’s Pond Solar Co-operative for the purpose of developing a solar photovoltaic park. IAMAT’s President, Assunta Uffer-Marcolongo announcing the largest community financed urban solar park in Ontario. Example of solar panel modules. The Foundation’s Board of Directors believes that the solar park Lease is an excellent opportunity for IAMAT to advance its mission and grow its endowment fund for doctors and nurses from low resource countries to ...

Counting down the days to the start of the Soccer World Cup tournament? This year it’s being held in South Africa from June 11 to July 11. It’s one of the few events that brings out extreme emotions among fans, and like other world sporting events, this tournament will bring attention to the country’s natural beauty, history, and cultures. Travellers are asking us about our recommendations on how to stay healthy in South Africa. In case you need to see a doctor, you’ll find that healthcare standards in the country vary between large urban centres and remote areas. High quality care is the norm in cities while in rural areas medical care tends to be basic. IAMAT doctors are ...

We are very pleased to announce the re-launch of our website. Our new site better reflects our work and we hope that you will find all the information you need to make your trip a safe and healthy one. Exciting new features will allow you to: Get instant membership in your inbox – IAMAT membership is free. Get a tax deductible receipt (US and Canada) in your inbox for your donation to IAMAT – any amount is appreciated. Access all the travel health advice you need, including vaccinations, disease risks, and food and water safety advice for your destination. Easily access our popular Medical Directory using your IAMAT membership number to find qualified IAMAT affiliated doctors at your destination. ...