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 [...]

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Earlier, wealthy citizens of developing countries used to visit developed countries like U.S and Europe to gain access to advanced medical care.  Of late, the ‘Medical Tourism’ wave seems to have reversed this trend.  It is now the Western patient’s turn to travel offshore for First-World healthcare at Third-world prices.
It all began about a decade [...]

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Importance of breastfeeding for a new born has been stressed time and again.  Medical research shows that mother’s milk satisfies the nutritional needs of a newborn.  A mother’s milk contains immunological agents that help the newborn fight bacteria, viruses and other infections.  Breastfeeding plays a vital role in the development of the baby.  However not [...]

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Imagine recuperating after surgery on a white sandy beach sipping island teas or in the comfort of a spa while receiving full-body massages, or savoring exotic foods, visiting tourist attractions and shopping for yourself and the family. Most of us need specialized medical treatment from time to time, and most of us plan vacations every [...]

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