Global obesity has tripled since 1976. Obesity is like a playground for a number of other ailments. WHO reports, more than 1.9 billion adults in 2016 above 18 years of age are overweight of which […]
medical tourists
Funding in medical tourism businesses has picked up as the market emerges fresh with unique propositions. The need for medical tourism did not go away buthas become even more intense driven by many factors. The
The growth and potential of emerging medical tourism industry is tremendous given the growing healthcare cost and rising incidences of non-communicable lifestyle diseases. Over 75% of healthcare insurers expect healthcare costs to rise in the
A recent report suggests that the number of Canadians leaving the country to receive medical treatment overseas has increased drastically over the past few years. The study noted that over 52,000 Canadians opted for medical
Most of the media attention given to medical tourism focuses on the growing trend of Americans seeking out more cost-effective medical services in other countries due to the escalating prices of healthcare in the US.
Switzerland was one of the first health tourism destinations in the early 19th century when wealthy travelers came to spas. Prior to medical tourism became a full-fledged industry, local hospitals and clinics have treated well
Spain sees a rush of thousands of medical tourists every year, going in for Spanish healthcare centers, spas and hospitals. Every year, this number multiplies and soon it is expected to hit an astounding figure
Panama has long been a destination for beautiful vacations, but the government is beginning to realize the benefits of implementing a medical revenue stream in the tourism sector. The heavy medical tourism marketing and promotion
Lebanon has always been a prime cosmetic surgical destination in the Middle East and now is being recognized as a hot medical tourism location in the world. While witnessing their Middle Eastern counterparts so successful
The beautiful weather and sandy beaches of Malta bring in tourists all the year round. However, Malta is also making a name for itself within the EU for being a destination where tourists can relax.
