{"id":37,"date":"2024-10-24T10:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T05:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/2011\/02\/05\/medical-tourism-in-philippines\/"},"modified":"2024-10-24T13:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T07:36:19","slug":"medical-tourism-in-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Medical Tourism in Philippines \u2013 Facts, Trends, News, Services, Research, Business and Updates by Dr Prem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/consultant\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rising as a formidable player in Asia\u2019s medical tourism scene, the Philippines is steadily gaining recognition for its exceptional healthcare services at remarkably affordable prices.<\/span>\u00a0The American colonization of <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the<\/span> Philippines has influenced the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/complete-guide-to-cultural-tourism-by-dr-prem-definition-history-advantage-importance-and-destinations\/\">culture<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in a way that English is spoken widely nationwide. This attracts several medical tourists seeking medical care and trying to avoid language and cultural barriers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Philippines attracts 80,000-250,000 medical tourists annually mainly from East Asia, the Gulf countries, Europe, and North America, especially for aesthetic and dental treatments. Filipino expatriates seeking complex and non-serious treatments further add to the numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Apart from treatment, the vibrant and beautiful landscapes and scenery are <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the<\/span> boosting <strong>Philippines <a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/philippines-wellness-tourism-eyes-science-based-luxury-experience-for-rapid-growth\/\">wellness tourism potential<\/a><\/strong>. People like the idea of relaxing before undergoing a treatment procedure and recuperating in a relaxed environment once the procedure is over.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Guide to Medical Tourism in Philippines \u2013 Facts, Trends, News, Services, Research, Business and Updates by Dr Prem<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#wellnessT\"><b>The Philippines Evolving in Health and Wellness Tourism<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#General\">General information about the Philippines &#8211; Health, Tourism, People and the Place<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Healthcare\">Healthcare System in the Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Quality\">Quality of Healthcare<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Medical\">Medical Tourism in the Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Popular\">Popular medical treatments in Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Affordable\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Affordability Boosting the Philippines Medical Tourism<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Top\">Top healthcare facilities in the Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Growing\">Growing prospects of medical tourism business in the Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Economic\">Economic facts related to medical tourism in the Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#Challenges\">Overcoming Challenges for medical tourism in the Philippines<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-philippines#elevateD\">Elevate Your Destination Attractiveness with Dr Prem<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"wellnessT\"><b>The Philippines Emerging in Health and Wellness Tourism<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Philippines is fast becoming a premier destination for medical and wellness tourism in Asia aiming at 1 million health and wellness tourists in the next few years. The country\u2019s unique combination of modern healthcare, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/traditional-spa-treatments-splurge\/\"><b>traditional therapies<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hilot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> massage, and tranquil retreats offers a holistic healing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress (IHWTC<\/span><b>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, held in October 2024, further highlighted the country\u2019s growing prominence, attracting stakeholders from 38 countries. In collaboration with The Medical City (TMC) and other top facilities, the Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to enhance healthcare services and patient experiences. The DOT\u2019s efforts include expanding accreditation programs and training 100,000 tourism front-liners to maintain high service standards across the sector. <\/span><\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"General\"><b>General information about the Philippines<\/b><b> &#8211; Health, Tourism, People and the Place<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Language<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">Filipino, English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Time Zone<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">PST(UTC+8)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Dialing Code<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">+63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Electricity<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">220V-60Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Major Cities<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">Manila, Davao, Cebu City, Antipolo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Currency<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">Peso( Filipino: piso)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Clothing<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">June to November the weather is rainy, whereas December<\/p>\n<p>to February are dry months. Dressing should be decent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"Health\">Health Related<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Mortality Rate<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">5.06 deaths\/ 1,000 population<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Life Expectancy<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">66.4M \/72.5F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Patient: Physician Ratio<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">1800:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Hospitals JCI accredited<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Recommended\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vaccinations<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Poliomyelitis,<\/p>\n<p>Diphtheria-tetanus, Measles, Varicella, Japanese<\/p>\n<p>encephalitis, Yellow fever and Meningococcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Other Infections<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\">Schistosomiasis, Anthrax, Hepatitis E, Scrub typhus,<\/p>\n<p>Murine typhus, Chikungunya fever, Capillariasis, Lymphatic<\/p>\n<p>filariasis, Lung fluke, Giant intestinal fluke,HIV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"Tourism\">Tourism Related<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Population<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">98,215,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Reliability of Police Services<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">98\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Global Competitiveness<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">4.35\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Physician Density<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">84\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Tourism Competitiveness<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">3.9\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Hospital Beds<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">128\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">GDP\/Capita<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">$4,691<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">110\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Health and Hygiene<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">3.8\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">International\u00a0 Air\u00a0 Transport\u00a0 Network<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">88\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Safety and Security<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">4.1\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Quality of Roads<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">86\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Air Transport Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">3.0\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Hotel Rooms<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">132\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Tourism Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">2.9\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Tourism Openness<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">97\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Cultural Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">2.1\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\">Attitude\u00a0 of\u00a0 Population\u00a0 Towards Foreign Visitors<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">26\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"181\">Visa Requirements<\/td>\n<td width=\"89\">3\/140<\/td>\n<td width=\"281\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"73\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, Philippines is a sovereign island country that comprises around 7,100 islands. Known for its <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/majayjay-laguna-philippines\/\">seabeds and vibrant marine life<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, the Southeast Asian country is also very <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/hundred-islands-national-park-philippines\/\">rich in natural resources<\/a><\/strong><\/span> like warm tropical waters and coral gardens, which <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/exotic-and-affordable-family-travel-destinations-in-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attract a number of tourists<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from different parts of the world. Philippines is a secular nation, predominantly Roman Catholic, and there are two official languages, Filipino and English, prevalent in the country. Stretching approximately 300,000 square kilometers, the archipelago has 36,289 kilometers of coastline, which is the fifth longest coastline in the world.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Location\">Location<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Skyline-of-Manila-City-and-Manila-Bay-Philippines.jpg\" alt=\"Skyline of Manila City and Manila Bay, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Skyline-of-Manila-City-and-Manila-Bay-Philippines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Skyline-of-Manila-City-and-Manila-Bay-Philippines-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Skyline-of-Manila-City-and-Manila-Bay-Philippines-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lying between longitudes 116\u00b0 40\u2032 and 126\u00b0 34\u2032 E and latitudes 4\u00b0 40\u2032 and 21\u00b0 10\u2032 N, the Republic of the Philippines is surrounded by Taiwan in the north, <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/temples-and-tunnels-tour-trip-in-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam\/\">Vietnam<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in the west, the island of Borneo in the southwest and Indonesia in the south. Being an island nation, Philippines is covered by a number of water bodies, including the Philippines Sea in the east, the South China Sea in the west, the Luzon Strait and the Celebs Sea in the north and south respectively.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"People\">People<\/h2>\n<p>Commonly known as Filipinos, the people of Philippines belong to several Asian ethnic groups, Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Bisaya\/Binisaya, Hiligaynon, Bikol, Waray, and other non-tribal groups. There are more than 100 cultures growing throughout Philippines, mostly influenced by the countries like <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/spain-historical-sites-top-10-historical-places-spain-takes-times\/\">Spain<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and America, which makes the country an ideal destination for Western tourists. People in Philippines mainly speak English and Filipino; however, currently 80 other local languages are spoken in the country as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Events\">Events<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Aliwan-Fiesta-an-annual-event-that-gathers-different-cultural-festivals-of-the-Philippines.jpg\" alt=\"Aliwan Fiesta , an annual event that gathers different cultural festivals of the Philippines \" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Aliwan-Fiesta-an-annual-event-that-gathers-different-cultural-festivals-of-the-Philippines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Aliwan-Fiesta-an-annual-event-that-gathers-different-cultural-festivals-of-the-Philippines-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Aliwan-Fiesta-an-annual-event-that-gathers-different-cultural-festivals-of-the-Philippines-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Considering the fact that Philippines comprise over 7,000 Islands, there are hundreds of municipalities, towns and provinces in the country that have their own festivals and events that are celebrated to honor a Saint or place and commemorate a <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/excellent-gadgets-that-let-you-harvest-kinetic-energy-for-home-use\/\">harvest<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or seasonal change, together with religious or social gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>Held in the month of January, the \u201cFiesta of the Black Nazarene\u201d is a popular festival, wherein thousands of devotees, men only, parade an image of the Black Nazarene, which was transported from Mexico to Manila in the 17th century, throughout the streets of Quiapo. People in the streets strive to touch the statue, as it is believed to have supernatural <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/holistic-healing-benefits\/\">healing <\/a><\/strong><\/span>powers. The \u201cFeast of Lady of Candles\u201d and \u201cLikhang Kamay\u201d in the month of February, the \u201cBailes de los Arcos\u201d in June and the \u201cGrand Marian Procession\u201d in December are some other major festivals celebrated in Philippines.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Weather\">Weather<\/h2>\n<p>Being an island nation, Philippines features a tropical maritime weather, which remain hot and humid throughout the year. Usually there are three seasons in Philippines, the summer season from March to May that remain <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/beauty-care-tips-beat-dry-skin\">hot and dry<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, the rainy season from June to November and the winter season from December to February, which remain cold and dry. January is the coolest month in Philippines, while May is the warmest month. However, the temperature in the country ranges between 21 \u00b0C and 32 \u00b0C but it gets cooler or hotter according to the season. The temperature in Philippines varies according to the altitude, and drops up to six degrees in <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/best-paragliding-sites-across-the-globe\/\">high altitude<\/a><\/strong><\/span> areas of the country.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Healthcare\">Healthcare System in Philippines<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-technologies.jpg\" alt=\"medical technologies\" width=\"800\" height=\"384\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-technologies.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-technologies-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-technologies-768x369.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a great disparity in the healthcare system of Philippines, as many rural areas in the country are still striving to get basic medical services, while urban areas or cities like Manila feature latest <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/technology-medical-tourism-work-together\">medical technologies<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and state-of-the art hospitals that ensure quality care to the patients. Private sector is responsible for most of the healthcare services in the country, while the public sector only comprise 36 percent of the total hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>The Filipino government covers all the citizens of the country, whether employed or unemployed, under the PhilHealth program. The members of this insurance scheme are required to pay through salary deductions or premium, so they could receive <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/understanding-guidelines-of-your-health-insurance-plan\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>reimbursements for healthcare<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Quality\">Quality of Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>The privately owned medical facilities in the capital city of Manila offer best healthcare services and accommodations to ensure quick recovery of the patients, which makes Philippines an upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-destination-guide\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>medical tourism destination<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>A stark difference exist between the public and private health institutions. Hence, medical tourist should opt for a private hospital or clinic while seeking healthcare in Philippines. Two <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/importance-jci-benefits-brings-hospitals-patients\">JCI-accredited <\/a><\/strong><\/span>hospitals in Manila cater to domestic as well as foreign patients. There are 21 accredited hospitals in Philippines from NABH, ISO and other international boards.<\/p>\n<p>The physicians in most of the private hospital are highly professional, as they usually get training in abroad, which help them eliminate certain cultural barriers while attending foreign patients.<\/p><div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/marketing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"Medical\">Medical Tourism in the Philippines<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Doctor-Talking-To-Senior-Couple-On-Ward-Worried.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Talking To Senior Couple On Ward \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Doctor-Talking-To-Senior-Couple-On-Ward-Worried.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Doctor-Talking-To-Senior-Couple-On-Ward-Worried-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Doctor-Talking-To-Senior-Couple-On-Ward-Worried-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quality treatment, affordability, and incredible tourism and leisure opportunities are the pillars of medical tourism in the Philippines. The hangover of American colonization lingers in this country, eventually becoming a boon for medical tourism where <\/span><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/guide-to-create-effective-communication-in-medical-tourism-and-wellness-tourism-business\/\"><b>communication <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is not a barrier. People here are well-versed in English adding comfort to medical tourists in free communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical tourists choose the Philippines for its reasonably high number of accredited facilities, low-cost procedures, and care on par with the US, Middle Eastern, or Australian hospitals. The excellence of Filipino nurses is known worldwide, and<\/span><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/patient-experience-in-medical-tourism-how-does-it-matter-how-to-develop\"><b> patient<\/b><b>s<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are motivated by the fact that most physicians (60 to 80%) are trained in Western countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Filipinos happen to be the largest number of foreign students graduating from US medical institutions, and when they return to practice at home, they bring back the knowledge of expertise of cutting-edge treatments, technologies and techniques.<\/p>\n<p>The private hospitals in the Metro Manila or the National Capital Region which cater to medical tourists offer 5 star accommodations that are comparable to Western hospitals, but at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n<p>Medical tourists from different parts of the world visit the island nation every year to seek different medical services, especially <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/dermal-fillers-to-contribute-largely-in-anti-aging-treatments\">aesthetic and dental treatments<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and enjoy the natural beauty. However, most of the medical tourists that visit the country are Filipino expatriates, but the Philippines is also gaining popularity among the American and Arab communities as a medical tourist destination.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Popular\">Popular medical treatments in Philippines<\/h2>\n<p>The treatments which are most commonly sought out by medical tourists are Aesthetic Procedures, Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Eye surgery, Fertility Treatments, General Surgery, Hair Transplantation, Weight Loss Surgery, Rehabilitation and Stem Cell Therapy.<\/p>\n<p>It is observed that Philipinos settled abroad return to their country for vacations and serious and <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/botox-treatment-common-medical-tourism-procedures\">non-serious treatments<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, whereas foreign patients usually opt for non-complicated treatments.<\/p>\n<p>The Philippines has focused on Stem Cell Therapy for decades now, and currently have gained considerable expertise in the field. MakatiMed, TMC, St.Luke\u2019s, NKTI are some of the hospitals which focus on delivering this innovative treatment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/traditional-spa-treatments-splurge\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Wellness treatments<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are provided through spa clinics.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Affordable\">Affordable cost of treatments<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/cost-of-treatments.jpg\" alt=\"cost of treatments\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/cost-of-treatments.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/cost-of-treatments-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/cost-of-treatments-768x594.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Compared to the West, the Philippines offers medical treatments at affordable prices with considerable savings. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Replacement surgeries which cost anything between $70,000 to $140,000 in the US costs only $11,000 to $21,000 in Philippines, with savings upto 86%.\u00a0 Similarly, Hip replacement, Knee replacement, Kidney transplant costs much less than the US with savings of up to 85%, and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass surgery surgery gives medical tourists savings of up to 94%.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/5-reconstructive-plastic-surgeries-popular-medical-tourists\">Cosmetic surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/span> costs are about 50% less than in developed countries and Dental Implants cost approximately $500-600 which is about 85% less than in the home countries of patients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Top\">Top healthcare facilities in Philippines<\/h2>\n<p>The Philippine Heart Center located in Quezon City is considered to be one of top hospitals for cardiac care and surgery in Asia-Pacific. The complex constitutes of two hospitals as well as a medical arts building. Local and <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/ways-deliver-exceptional-customer-service-international-patients\">international patients <\/a><\/strong><\/span>visit the hospital for cardiovascular and cardio-pulmonary and cardiac procedures.<\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s Medical Center in Quezon City is JCI accredited and offers advanced treatments. It was established in 1903, and has continued to deliver excellent healthcare for over a hundred years. It has 13 departments and 19 health centers for various treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa City is comparatively new but has made a name for itself. It was awarded the Most Outstanding Modern Hospital in 2005. It caters to foreign patients looking for Cardiology, Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery, Oncology, Urology , General Surgery and Health Screening.<\/p>\n<p>Manila Doctors Hospital in Ermita, Manila is ISO certified that offers treatments in Industrial Medicine, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/6-well-regarded-drug-and-alcohol-rehabilitation-centers-for-medical-tourists\">Rehabilitation<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Medicine, Special Diagnostics, Laboratory Medicine and more.<\/p>\n<p>Hospitals in the Philippines have upgraded their services to draw discerning medical tourists, apart from the above mentioned hospitals. Medical tourism consultants can direct patients to the facility that suits them best.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Growing\">Growing prospects of medical tourism business in the Philippines<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/surgery-robotic-machine-use-allows-doctors-to-perform-many-types-of-complex-procedures-with-more-precision.jpg\" alt=\"surgery robotic machine use allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/surgery-robotic-machine-use-allows-doctors-to-perform-many-types-of-complex-procedures-with-more-precision.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/surgery-robotic-machine-use-allows-doctors-to-perform-many-types-of-complex-procedures-with-more-precision-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/surgery-robotic-machine-use-allows-doctors-to-perform-many-types-of-complex-procedures-with-more-precision-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Medical tourism industry in Philippines has not grown as much as it has in other South Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and India yet. The medical tourism expert people and <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/get-luxury-and-support-services-out-of-your-deal-with-the-medical-tourism-facilitator\">medical tourism facilitator<\/a><\/strong><\/span> companies of Philippines are busy in drawing a plan to improve the present state of the medical tourism industry of their country. Medical tourism is one of the most promising industries which is growing at a fast pace worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Even in the most critical economical conditions people will continue to seek good healthcare services at affordable prices. That\u2019s why the demand for proper medical care services will never cease to exist. Medical tourism experts and medical tourism facilitator companies of Philippines have recognized this potential of medical tourism as well. They are now going to enhance the quality of medical treatments and facilities offered to the international patients. Good quality services and proper marketing techniques can change the present scenario and turn the tables in favor of Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of future growth of the medical tourism industry in the Philippines seems to be bright. The <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/role-of-a-medical-tourism-facilitator-in-the-industry\">medical tourism facilitators<\/a><\/strong><\/span> have to utilize the potential of this segment of healthcare properly. They can learn a lot from the neighboring countries like Thailand and Singapore. The natives of Philippine who live abroad often come back to their motherland for getting treatments but the number of non-Philippine medical patients is still low. To attract foreign patients the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/five-best-hospitals-in-the-world-that-facilitate-medical-tourism\">hospitals and nursing homes<\/a><\/strong><\/span> should appoint more specialists and experienced surgeons. They should also buy new medical equipments for testing, diagnosing and treating patients.<\/p>\n<p>Well planned <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-packages-pricing-perceptions\">medical tourism packages<\/a><\/strong><\/span> have to be made that offer first class facilities. Some of the modern facilities that the foreign patients will like to have are private cabins, accommodation for relatives, sightseeing, Wi-Fi connectivity, television, translators and good quality food at <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/a-short-guide-to-finding-the-most-affordable-travel-package\/\">affordable prices<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. The tourism sector and the healthcare sector needs to work together in drawing the best strategies for developing the medical tourism industry. Many people in the Philippines are proficient in English and they can serve the foreign patients well.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the nursing homes and hospitals are well decorated and offer high quality medical facilities at less than half the price demanded by the developed countries. Such positive points will work in the favor of the Philippines. <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/marketing\">Proper advertising <\/a><\/strong><\/span>is required so that the international patients get to know about the medical facilities offered by Philippines.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Economic\"><strong>Economic facts related to medical tourism in Philippines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There is no denying the fact that the medical tourism industry has become a boon for several developing countries in Asia, which reap many monetary benefits from the same to improve their respective economies. The industry is generating jobs through various offshoots in medical tourism business. The economic benefits of the industry are also one of its main highlights. In order to understand how the economy of a developing nation is improving via medical tourism better, we would take the example of the Philippines, which is slowly, but steadily emerging as a very popular <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/popular-medical-tourism-destinations-world\">medical tourism destination in Asia<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Doctor-is-doing-endoscopy.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor is doing endoscopy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Doctor-is-doing-endoscopy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Doctor-is-doing-endoscopy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Doctor-is-doing-endoscopy-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Economic Impacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The nation\u2019s economy has been seeing a steady growth with the rise of privatized healthcare services. The Filipino government has also capitalized on the medical tourism industry with the nation\u2019s own medical and health service performance levels increasing sharply. Statistics reveal that while the economic growth was 8.9% in 2007, the improvements in the healthcare sector were up by 8% (previously 2.4%). The nation\u2019s health and wellness tourism industry was estimated at around $ 1.65 billion in 2008, contributing about 1.26% to the total GDP.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Driving Factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38045 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/highly-skilled-healthcare-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"highly skilled healthcare professionals\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/highly-skilled-healthcare-professionals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/highly-skilled-healthcare-professionals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/highly-skilled-healthcare-professionals-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When compared to many other Asian countries, the Philippines has a greater percentage of highly skilled healthcare professionals. The country\u2019s efforts at keeping these medical professionals in the country have paid off with about 238995 employees existing in the current healthcare system. This indicates a rise of 13.2% on an annual basis, which is considered good for the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Economic Impacts on other Industries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The growth in Philippine\u2019s medical tourism sector has also given rise to opportunities in other related areas, including medical instruments and equipment. The Philippines relies solely on foreign imports for these goods. In addition, statistics reveal that the nation\u2019s current import of medical equipment went up by 32% to reach a total of over $119 million. Of these, 34% of the market share belongs to the US while Singapore accounts for 12%.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Challenges\">Challenges for medical tourism in Philippines<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Travel-cost-budget-or-expenses.jpg\" alt=\"Travel cost, budget or expenses\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Travel-cost-budget-or-expenses.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Travel-cost-budget-or-expenses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Travel-cost-budget-or-expenses-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Medical tourism business in Philippines can grow further, if the policy makers consider few key aspects at the earnest. The cost of <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/dos-and-donts-of-getting-best-air-travel-deals\/\">air travel<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is high as compared to other medical tourism destinations such as India and Thailand. Moreover, the airport fees are also on the higher side that irks the visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The transport infrastructure of Philippines is inadequate and medical and wellness tourists find it hard to deal with it. Air connectivity is another issue that needs to be addressed, as the tiny Asian nation lacks air flights to many <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/top-100-wellness-resorts-in-the-world\/\">wellness destinations<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in the country. Many of the tourists in general complain of poor tourist safety and security measures. This is a major deterrent for medical tourists and the concerned authorities have to take stock of the situation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"What\">What needs to be done?<\/h2>\n<p>The medical tourism will be better served if it markets the medical <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/things-to-keep-in-mind-before-embarking-on-a-medical-tour\">tourism facilities<\/a><\/strong><\/span> far more aggressively than it is doing at present. It has to promote its services on all major platforms globally, if it wishes to compete with more illustrious medical tourist destinations like India, Singapore, Thailand and <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-penang-malaysia-rides-on-affordability-and-pleasant-vacation\">Malaysia<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Promoting your strengths in the right way should be the motto for Philippines. It has to decide what niche it can target and focus on developing the same.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"elevateD\"><b>Elevate Your Destination Attractiveness with Dr Prem<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr Prem Jagyasi, a recognized medical tourism and global healthcare expert, brings 25+ years of <\/span><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/consultant\/\"><b>consultancy experience,<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> leading 1,000+ masterclasses and speeches across 75+ countries. With insights into global healthcare trends, patient needs, and international standards, Dr Prem can uniquely help the Philippines leverage its highly skilled, internationally trained medical workforce\u2014renowned for compassionate care and English proficiency\u2014to attract foreign patients. 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