Vacations, Guides, Reviews & Deals
Posted in Singapore on May 31st, 2008
Most medical tourism visitors to Singapore, although impressed by the hygienic standards and international class hospitals, complain that Singapore is not “Asian” enough. What they mean is that the country lacks the exotica and culture shock that is the staple introduction to tourism in other Asian countries. This could be because Singaporeans wait [...]
Posted in Australia on May 19th, 2008
Overseas visitors could be adding boob jobs and dental work to their itineraries in a bold bid by the holiday industry to capture some of the $US20 billion ($21 billion) medical tourism market.
While thousands of Australians head to mainly Asian countries for medical procedures, little is being done to lure some of the 19 million [...]
Posted in Panama on May 17th, 2008
In Panama, health and medical tourism is growing rapidly. Factors drawing medical tourists include Panama’s tourist appeal, position as a hub for international travel, and use of the dollar as the official currency. More important, Panama’s medical professionals are trained around the world, use the latest technologies and medications, and have earned a high reputation. [...]
Posted in India on May 13th, 2008
India is known in particular for heart surgery, hip resurfacing and other areas of advanced medicine. The government and private hospital groups are committed to the goal of making India a leader in the industry. The industry’s main appeal is low-cost treatment. Most estimates claim treatment costs in India start at around a tenth of [...]
Posted in New Zealand on May 12th, 2008
New Zealand is a relatively new player to the medical travel market, focusing on non-acute surgical procedures and fertility treatment. Like other Commonwealth countries, New Zealand’s medical system is based on the British health system. Most of its specialist physicians have received training in New Zealand and the US or the UK, and all use [...]
Posted in Philippines on May 11th, 2008
The Philippines has been growing as a destination for medical tourism. Procedures can be performed at a fraction of the amount that a patient would spend on the same procedure in the US or Europe. Philippine medical and nursing curricula are more challenging than in many in Southeast Asia, and many Filipino doctors have acquired [...]
Posted in News on May 10th, 2008
Theo Francis wrote an article on WSJ. Here is the article:
The number of people traveling the globe for medical treatment likely is far lower than commonly assumed, but there remains potential for huge growth in the industry, according to a study by consulting firm McKinsey & Co.
Just 60,000 to 85,000 patients a year travel to [...]
Posted in United Arab Emirates on May 2nd, 2008
The medical tourism industry, currently worth US$56 billion worldwide, is projected to be worth US$100 billion by 2012, figures have revealed.
Women’s Healthcare, an inaugural event at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, has been showcasing the healthcare travel industry, which is growing 15 – 20 percent per annum, highlighting the benefits of traveling abroad for both [...]
Posted in India on Apr 28th, 2008
India’s growing reputation as a major medical tourism destination is attracting more and more visitors from Gulf countries. And many travel agents are now offering packages combining treatment with a vacation.
