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ndia has vast potential as a health and wellness tourism destination. This is backed by its medical facilities and world- class doctors and hospitals, ancient healing systems such as Ayurveda and other rejuvenating programmes, coupled with
modern medical amenities. India is a perfect destination for medical tourism because it combines health treatment with visits to some of the most alluring and awe-inspiring places in the world. A growing number of tourists
are done using the latest, technologically advanced diagnostic equipment. The cost of infertility treatments in India is almost a quarter of that in developed nations. The economic slowdown and healthcare
under-insurance in America rendered one million people redundant causing an alarming increase in its citizens travelling abroad. Canada gives its citizens medical insurance, claims to which might take months and months of waiting, causing increase in people
and by the lower cost of treatment in India compared with developed countries. Moreover, India is just about three hours away, making it easier for patients to visit even for follow-ups – offering unmatched proximity and value-for-money. It is understood that around 750,000 Americans leave the United States every year to go abroad for life-saving operations. Why? Mainly because of cost. Surgery can be up to a tenth of the cost in other countries, such as India.
It is generally felt that medical tourism to India is being driven by a lack of available healthcare in neighbouring countries and by the lower cost of treatment in India compared with developed countries
are flocking in large numbers because of the superlative medical care, equipment and facilities that India offers. The cost of medical services in India is
almost 30% lower than that of Western countries and the most cost-effective in the entire South East Asia. Indian hospitals excel in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacements, transplants, cosmetic treatments, dental care, orthopaedic surgery and much more. All medical treatments and investigations
seeking medical surgery abroad. The United Arab Emirates, as one of the most developed countries in the Gulf and Middle East region, have an outstanding modern infrastructure and lifestyle with enough disposable income available to its citizens. However, a major portion of the local people are unaware of India as a healthcare destination. It is generally felt that medical tourism
to India is being driven by a lack of available healthcare in neighbouring countries,
Healthcare is a $3 trillion industry
worldwide and India is in a position to tap the top end segment by highlighting its state-of- the-art facilities, quality services and exploiting the brand equity of leading healthcare professionals across the globe. There are several factors contributing to the growth of medical travel from the GCC countries to other destinations. The GCC is witnessing a rapid population growth rate combined with an ageing population
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