{"id":6242,"date":"2022-04-16T14:20:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T08:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/?p=6242"},"modified":"2022-04-16T14:31:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T09:01:10","slug":"growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Medical Tourism in Barbados and Caribbean \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>The islands of Barbados are famous <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/alluring-island-destinations-for-a-medical-trip\">tourist destination<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. The tourism industry is one of the major industries here and represents nearly 25% of the gross domestic product. Nearly 1 million tourists visit the coasts of Barbados every year most of them from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and the Caribbean islands. Since the tourism prospects in Barbados are quite profitable, the government is taking due actions to expand the medical tourism industry as well. The expansion of medical tourism industry means increased revenue because of increased footfall of medical tourists.<\/p>\n<p>In this medical tourism guide you will read about:<!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Guide to Medical Tourism in Barbados and Caribbean \u2013 Facts, Trends, News, Services, Research, Business and Updates by Dr Prem<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#General\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">General information about Barbados<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Health\">Health Related<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Tourism\">Tourism in Barbados<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#The\">The country<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Location\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#People\">People in Barbados<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Events\">Events<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Weather\">Weather<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Healthcare\">Healthcare System in Barbados<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Quality\"><strong>Quality of Healthcare<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Medical\">Medical Tourism in Barbados<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#tourism\">Medical tourism prospects in the islands of Barbados<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#facilities\">Medical facilities in Barbados<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growing-medical-tourism-industry-barbados#Positive\"><strong>Positive response of the stakeholders<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"General\">General information about Barbados<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Language<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">English, Bajan<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Time Zone<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">Eastern Caribbean (GMT-4)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Dialing Code<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">+1 -246<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Electricity<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">115V, 50Hz<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Major Cities<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">Bridgetown, Speightstown, Oistins, Bathsheba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Currency<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">Barbadian Dollar<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Clothing<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">Shorts, light clothing for the warm tropical island temperaturesclothing.<\/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=\"227\">Mortality Rate<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">11.63 deaths\/ 1,000 live births<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Life Expectancy<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">74.6M \/ 80.4F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"397\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Hospitals JCI accredited<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">JCI accredited 1<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Recommended\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vaccinations<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">Hepatitis A, Yellow fever, Hepatitis B, MMR, Diphtheria-tetanus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"227\">Other Infections<\/td>\n<td width=\"397\">Dengue fever, Leptospirosis, HIV<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 in Barbados<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Population<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">274,200<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Reliability of Police Services<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">24\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Global Competitiveness<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">5.09\/7<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Physician Density<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">65\/140<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Tourism Competitiveness<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">4.84\/7<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Hospital Beds<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">12\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">GDP\/Capita<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">25,372<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">8\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Health and Hygiene<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">6.0\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">International\u00a0 Air\u00a0 Transport\u00a0 Network<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">16\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Safety and Security<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">5.5\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Quality of Roads<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">33\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Air Transport Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">4.4\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Hotel Rooms<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">7\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Tourism Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">5.6\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Tourism Openness<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">4\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Cultural Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">3.0\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\">Attitude\u00a0 of\u00a0 Population\u00a0 Towards Foreign Visitors<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">11\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Visa Requirements<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">6\/140<\/td>\n<td width=\"289\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"The\">The country<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Barbados.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Barbados\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Barbados.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Barbados-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Barbados-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite its small size, Barbados offers plenty to travelers who love exploring frothy beachfronts, playing with sand and paragliding over the sea waves. In recent years, Barbados has emerged on the tourism scene as it successfully blended the tenets of medical tourism and <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wellness-tourism-understanding-the-basics\/\">wellness tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/span> with the niche travel business. The island country is an exciting place to be at, especially since a nice stay here combines vacations with several health benefits. Thanks to white sand beaches and stunning blue waters, it won\u2019t be an exaggeration to call this destination a tiny paradise.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you think Barbados simply offers just some beaches and beach activities, you definitely need a reality check. Aside from flaunting unbelievable beach beauty, the country also lures visitors with diverse flavors, <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/complete-guide-to-cultural-tourism-by-dr-prem-definition-history-advantage-importance-and-destinations\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>cultures<\/strong><\/span>,<\/a> tourist destinations and festivals. Also known as the Atlantic Island, Barbados is one of the Caribbean&#8217;s leading tourist destinations and the most developed islands in the region. Medical tourism facilitator companies should start considering this beautiful destination for health and wellness tourism.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Location\">Location<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Windward-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"Windward Islands\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Windward-Islands.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Windward-Islands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Windward-Islands-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned in the beginner, Barbados is a small country with 431 sq km area. Strategically located to the east of the Caribbean Sea and the Windward Islands, and the west of the North Atlantic, the island country does not have to suffer the wrath of the principal Atlantic hurricane even during the hyperactive period (1400 BCE to 1000 CE).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"People\">People in Barbados<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/group-with-yellow-costumes-in-the-Barbados-kids-kadooment.jpg\" alt=\"group with yellow costumes in the Barbados kids kadooment\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/group-with-yellow-costumes-in-the-Barbados-kids-kadooment.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/group-with-yellow-costumes-in-the-Barbados-kids-kadooment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/group-with-yellow-costumes-in-the-Barbados-kids-kadooment-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barbados is home to around 300,000 people, who primarily are of Afro-bajan, Asian, multiracial or European origin. Ever since Barbados gained independence from the British rule in 1966, the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/understanding-the-benefits-of-taking-a-close-look-at-your-lifestyle-choices\">lifestyle<\/a><\/strong><\/span> of native inhabitants has been on a constant rise. The post-independence era also led to better cultural changes within the country. Exhibiting the Caribbean way of life, Barbadian are jovial and fun loving people who enjoy gathering around to celebrate various occasions and festivities around the year.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Events\">Events<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/A-group-of-kids-dressed-in-beautiful-butterfly-costumes-getting-ready-to-start-the-procession-in-the-annual-kids-kadooment-kids-carnival-in-Barbados..jpg\" alt=\"A group of kids dressed in beautiful butterfly costumes getting ready to start the procession in the annual kids kadooment (kids carnival) in Barbados.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/A-group-of-kids-dressed-in-beautiful-butterfly-costumes-getting-ready-to-start-the-procession-in-the-annual-kids-kadooment-kids-carnival-in-Barbados..jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/A-group-of-kids-dressed-in-beautiful-butterfly-costumes-getting-ready-to-start-the-procession-in-the-annual-kids-kadooment-kids-carnival-in-Barbados.-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/A-group-of-kids-dressed-in-beautiful-butterfly-costumes-getting-ready-to-start-the-procession-in-the-annual-kids-kadooment-kids-carnival-in-Barbados.-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rightly known as the Caribbean\u2019s cultural capital, Barbados is famous for hosting several events and festivals. Be it the annual Barbados Crop Over, the Barbados Jazz Festival, Holetown Festival, Holder\u2019s Season, Oistins Fish Festival or the Gospelfest, one cannot afford to miss any of these festivals and events.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to travel Barbados in November, do not forget to be a part of the Barbados Independence Day festivities and the Barbados Food &amp; Wine and Rum Festival. Therefore, you can expect parties or <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/festival-tourism-guide\/\">festive celebrations<\/a><\/strong><\/span> going on throughout the year. Medical tourism facilitator groups may promote Barbados to their health tourists who seek to have fun while undergoing wellness and health treatments.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Weather\">Weather<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Young-Caucasian-man-on-surfing-vacation-in-picturesque-Barbados-sits-on-his-surfboard-and-watches-the-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Young Caucasian man on surfing vacation in picturesque Barbados sits on his surfboard and watches the sunset\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Young-Caucasian-man-on-surfing-vacation-in-picturesque-Barbados-sits-on-his-surfboard-and-watches-the-sunset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Young-Caucasian-man-on-surfing-vacation-in-picturesque-Barbados-sits-on-his-surfboard-and-watches-the-sunset-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Young-Caucasian-man-on-surfing-vacation-in-picturesque-Barbados-sits-on-his-surfboard-and-watches-the-sunset-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Young-Caucasian-man-on-surfing-vacation-in-picturesque-Barbados-sits-on-his-surfboard-and-watches-the-sunset-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being outside the principal hurricane strike zone, the country is comparatively safer than the other Caribbean countries. The average temperature ranges from 21 to 31\u00b0C (70 to 88 \u00b0F) from December to May (the dry season); however, between June and November, i.e. the wet season, it ranges from 23 to 31 \u00b0C (73 to 88 \u00b0F). While Barbadians experience higher rainfall during the wet season, the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/beauty-care-tips-beat-dry-skin\">dry season <\/a><\/strong><\/span>has comparatively less rainfall. The flowing trade winds bring steady breeze to the mainland, which helps in lowering the temperature to a considerable extent.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Healthcare\">Healthcare System in Barbados<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Queen-Elizabeth-Hospital.jpg\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth Hospital\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Queen-Elizabeth-Hospital.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Queen-Elizabeth-Hospital-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Queen-Elizabeth-Hospital-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Queen-Elizabeth-Hospital-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/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<p>Barbados operates a system of nationalized healthcare, similar to other nations within the Commonwealth of Nations. Including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital aka General Hospital, Bridgetown, Barbados has more than 20 polyclinics that provide <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/quality-healthcare-practices-for-patients-from-across-the-border\">exceptional healthcare<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to millions of Barbadians.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent to the Memorandum of Understanding, which the Government of Barbados signed in 2011, now the Denver, Colorado based America World Clinics has acquired the 22-acre Saint Joseph Hospital. The deal further implies that the American leasers will explore the possibilities for<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/how-to-gather-authentic-information-or-resources-for-medical-tourism\"> medical tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in Barbados.<\/p>\n<p>The Government of Barbados also intends to replace the QEH with a new $800 million high-tech hospital. The new hospital would allow Barbadians and other medical travelers to access a superb healthcare system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Quality\">Quality of Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Hemodialysis-machine-with-a-patient.jpg\" alt=\"Hemodialysis machine with a patient \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Hemodialysis-machine-with-a-patient.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Hemodialysis-machine-with-a-patient-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Hemodialysis-machine-with-a-patient-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Public healthcare expenditure of Barbados is more than any country of the Caribbean or the Central American region shows a 2017 report. With over 20 polyclinics, a dialysis center, and high-tech medical facilities that can handle major surgery and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados has appeared on the world map as a <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/choosing-right-medical-tourism-destination-patients-perspective\">prime medical tourism destination<\/a><\/strong><\/span> within the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>In order to demonstrate its ability to maneuver international standards of care and quality, Barbados already has its first accredited facility in the region. This is a stepping-stone in the right direction for the island country as it demonstrates the desire of Barbados to grow as a medical tourism destination offering high quality care to foreign patients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Medical\">Medical Tourism in Barbados<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37373 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/The-Bayview-hospital-Barbados-faclilities.jpg\" alt=\"The Bayview hospital Barbados faclilities\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/The-Bayview-hospital-Barbados-faclilities.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/The-Bayview-hospital-Barbados-faclilities-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/The-Bayview-hospital-Barbados-faclilities-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image Source : bayviewhospital.com.bb<\/p>\n<p>Medical tourists from all over the world visit Barbados for <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/best-and-worst-medical-procedures\">medical procedures<\/a><\/strong><\/span> like dialysis and open-heart surgery. Aside from getting the desired medical treatment, medical tourists can have their opportunity to explore the natural wonders, miles of sandy beaches and breathtaking scenic views. Barbados has the most advanced medical facilities, thanks to the 600-bed government owned Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Bayview hospital and numerous other nursing homes, health centers and polyclinics.<\/p>\n<p>The Sandy Crest Clinic in St. James provides excellent accident and emergency medical services. A variety of <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/alternative-medicine-has-increased-the-number-of-available-and-affordable-treatment-options\/\">wellness and health treatment options<\/a><\/strong><\/span> makes the small island of Barbados a popular medical tourism destination. Even though it is in its nascent stage, the medical tourism brings in loads of revenue and pushes the country forth to be a major player in the global healthcare sector.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding treatments to include <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/inexpensive-cosmetic-surgeries-boost-medical-tourism-industry\">cosmetic and plastic surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in high end wellness centers and spas, involving doctors, and standalone foreign operated and owned hospitals and clinics have been identified as some of the potential factors that can establish medical tourism business firmly in Barbados.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tourism\">Medical tourism prospects in the islands of Barbados<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/busy-hospital.jpg\" alt=\"busy hospital \" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/busy-hospital.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/busy-hospital-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/busy-hospital-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/understanding-basics-medical-tourism-value-chain\">Medical tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is one of the most profitable industries in Barbados. Proximity to North and South America has been the ideal set up for Barbados medical tourism as it gets the chunk of medical tourists from these regions. Its cultural affinity to the US market is also favorable for the medical tourism market.<\/p>\n<p>This is realized by not just the government but also by the American World Clinics (AWC). This is the reason why AWC made a huge investment in construction of a 70-bed hospital to cater to the medical tourists in Barbados.<\/p>\n<p>A <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/rise-medical-tourism-business-opportunities-brings\">time-share model<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is suggested for the hiring of international surgeons on a part time basis. Recruitment of nurses, lab technicians, and other medical staff is also in process, along with the surgeons, for increasing the prospects of medical availability in Barbados.<\/p>\n<p>Such projects have largely increased the measures of profitability due to increased medical tourism in Barbados. This expansion has also led to <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/regulation-medical-tourism-facilitators-can-help-grow-industry\">regulation of the medical tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/span> industry and enhanced policy framework. The government is also working to give a boost to the sector along with the private institutions that are making big investments.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of medical tourism marketing, the country can attract medical travelers to experience its healthcare as well as wellness options. It already has a reputation of being the number one in traveler satisfaction, according to 2017 Destination Satisfaction Index, DSI, as researched by Norsat. Its <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/philippines-wellness-tourism-eyes-science-based-luxury-experience-for-rapid-growth\/\">rejuvenating sea breezes<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, fresh air and joyful sunshine was recognised by a young George Washington who came to Barbados with his brother for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The government has set up a special task force which would be responsible for the development of <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/importance-and-advantages-of-wellness-tourism-and-its-effect-on-modern-age-travel\/\">medical and wellness tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. As safety is one of the major concerns of travelers, Barbados offers a safe and comfortable environment to foreign patients.<\/p>\n<p>Barbados is the highest spender on healthcare among the Caribbean as well as Central American countries. The result is the internationally reputed Barbados Fertility Clinic as well as 4H Hospital, a wellness center offering high quality care to medical tourists. The country has established six offshore medical colleges, attracting students from India, Nigeria, Canada and USA. The growth of <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/how-to-properly-prepare-yourself-for-medical-school\/\">medical colleges<\/a><\/strong><\/span> will have a beneficial effect in medical tourism business as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"facilities\">Medical facilities in Barbados<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Technician-Adjusts-X-Ray-Machine-For-Scanning.jpg\" alt=\"Technician Adjusts X-Ray Machine For Scanning\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Technician-Adjusts-X-Ray-Machine-For-Scanning.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Technician-Adjusts-X-Ray-Machine-For-Scanning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Technician-Adjusts-X-Ray-Machine-For-Scanning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Technician-Adjusts-X-Ray-Machine-For-Scanning-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The islands of Barbados have been known to provide quality healthcare services to all citizens for long now. The region offers public health care system along with private health care centers that operate simultaneously. The private <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/multi-pronged-healthcare-system-works-favor-india\">healthcare centers\/clinics<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and institutions contribute to nearly seventy percent of the funding for improving the provisions of healthcare services.<\/p>\n<p>The public healthcare systems do not offer non-emergency services to non-Barbadians and other tourists. This is the main reason for such a high prevalence of the private sector in the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n<p>Barbados Fertility Centre offers high quality treatments, majorly attracting international medical tourists. This center has been functional since 2002, and since then it has been turning huge profits. The concept of providing treatment, along with enjoying the beach got this center huge success. The clinic in its very start was largely supported by government benefits, such as wavier of custom duties on medical equipments etc. This clinic has earned an accreditation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/importance-jci-benefits-brings-hospitals-patients\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Joint Commission international<\/strong><\/span>,<\/a> the highest accrediting body of the world. Medical procedures like dialysis and open-heart surgery also draw foreign travelers who love to explore the natural wonders, miles of sandy beaches and breathtaking scenic views while undergoing treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Barbados has the most advanced medical facilities, thanks to the 600-bed government owned Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Bayview hospital and numerous other nursing homes, health centers and polyclinics. The Sandy Crest Clinic in St. James provides excellent accident and emergency medical services.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/extraordinary-wellness-treatments-that-make-jordan-worth-visiting\/\">wellness and health treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/span> options makes the small island of Barbados a popular medical tourism destination. Even though it is in its nascent stage, the medical tourism brings in loads of revenue and pushes the country forth to be a major player in the global healthcare sector.\u00a0 Medical tourism marketing digitally can reach overseas patients and increase revenue.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are other scopes for medical tourism investment in <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 centers<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and full-capacity medical centers offering a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures. The salubrious environment further fosters quick patient recovery.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Positive\">Positive response of the stakeholders<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Business-partnership-meeting-in-office.jpg\" alt=\"Business partnership meeting in office\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Business-partnership-meeting-in-office.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Business-partnership-meeting-in-office-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Business-partnership-meeting-in-office-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/09\/Business-partnership-meeting-in-office-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The government in Barbados is significantly adopting measures to increase the medical tourism facilities for international patients in Barbados. This has earned a positive response from most of the stakeholders. The stakeholders are positive about the potential growth of the medical tourism industry, which in turn leads to spurring of the economy through job creation and <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/quality-healthcare-practices-for-patients-from-across-the-border\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>enhanced medical facilities<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One concern that the stakeholders have, is that of the shortage of human resources in the healthcare industry, especially that of trained nurses. The high level of migration of nurses from the nation has left Barbados with very few trained healthcare staff. The stakeholders have thus, suggested improvements in the health worker retention.<\/p>\n<p>For this, training opportunities have to be provided. This is one way to cater to the increase in demand for the <u>medical staff.<\/u> In addition to this, the migration of the already trained staff has to be reduced, by enticing the workers to stay in Barbados through the provision of enhanced financial benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Barbados islands have huge <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/growth-and-potential-of-the-emerging-medical-tourism-industry\">potential for medical tourism industry<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to flourish. This is the reason for increased investments in healthcare sector. 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