09/07/2009 (Agence Europe) - In a press release on Thursday 9 July, the European Commission states that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) now held by 180 million Europeans is five years old. Citizens of 31 European countries may use the card to gain access to medical care if they fall ill or have an accident in one of the participating countries (EU, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland). Nearly 35% of Europeans now hold an EHIC, which simplifies procedures and reduces...