Health Tourism News

Medical tourism was a silver lining for those millions of Uninsured, underinsured and those who were forced to postpone treatments due to long waiting lists.  What seemed like a boon to patients from Western countries like US, UK and Canada is now a twilight of hope for those countries who are deemed as Medical Tourism hubs.  In popular medical tourism destinations like India, Singapore and Thailand, Medical Tourism is a fast growing industry where millions of dollars are being pumped in rigorously. 

In order to cope with the growing demand for medical care, hospitals, medical practitioners and even governments have taken measures to promote health care in India. 

When it comes to health care, safety is the foremost concern.  The hospitals in India are well equipped with the latest technology and houses highly qualified and experienced staff who can provide timely and quality medical treatment to patients.  As a move in promoting medical tourism, many hospitals are deemed as “corporate hospitals” that specially cater to the needs of medical tourists in India.  Apart from offering world class treatments, they offer various services that make medical tourists’ stay in India hassle free.  Many hospitals in India have international accreditations that certify the quality of health care service. 

Indian Government has acknowledged the growth of medical tourism in India and is now offering Medical Visas.  The initial period for a medical visa may be up to a period of one year or the period of treatment whichever less, which can be extended for a further period up to one year be the State Government/ FRROs on the production of medical certificate/ advice from the reputed/ recognized/ specialized hospitals in the country. Any further extension will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs only on the recommendations of the State Government/ FRROs supported by appropriate Medical documents. Such visa will be valid for maximum three entries during one year.

India is a big player in the medical tourism industry.  In fact, it has been ranked the most popular medical tourism destination by many.  Apart from the contribution of government and hospitals in improving the health care service in India, what truly gives that edge to India over other medical tourism destinations is the innumerable rejuvenation options it offers and the easiness of stay in India.

India is the birth place of Yoga, which is one of the most popular forms of exercise and rejuvenation today.  There are almost an infinite number of Spa and rejuvenation centers in India that could uplift the mood and enhance health of medical tourists.  India is a tourist’s paradise and when in India for medical treatment, tourism comes as a co-benefit of medical tourism.  Unlike other exotic destinations in the world, it is surprisingly easy to commute, stay and converse in India.  People in India are extremely warm and have a sound command over English.   All these factors make India the sought after destinations for medical tourism and India is now equipped to cater to the fast growing demand for health care in India.