Medical Tourism News

February 7, 2008 by peter  
Filed under Industry, News

branchMore Fun Than Root Canals? It’s the Dental Vacation
New York Times – United States
Nevertheless, for at least two decades, medical tourism has been an increasingly popular alternative for the uninsured desperate for care,

US firm plans private hospital in Griffintown
Montreal Gazette – Montreal,Quebec,Canada
An American company that specializes in medical tourism is planning to set up a private hospital at the southeast end of Griffintown.

Skilled surgeons helped Dr Kumar
Hindustan Times – India
Aruna, who claims to have pioneered medical tourism in Canada, said many of her clients told her they could get the kidneys cheaper in New Delhi and the

Crossing Borders: Search For A Cure
WPTV – West Palm Beach,FL,USA
BACKGROUND: Forbes Magazine reports that more than 500000 Americans went on medical tourism packages in 2006. While many were attracted by the affordable

Thailand Becoming Asia’s Medical Hub
PR Web (press release) – Ferndale,WA,USA
There are many reasons why foreigners travel across the ocean to Thailand, and recently, one more reason has been added to the list — medical tourism.

Mangalore: ‘State Boasts of Amazing Range of Tourism Products
Daijiworld.com – Mangalore,India
There is vast potential for medical tourism in the district and with international connectivity and excellent medical facilities, the city has the potential

Police trace kidney harvester to Brampton
Canadian Content – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
The case has called attention to medical tourism, the practice of traveling abroad for health care at more affordable rates.

Medical tourism needs a thorough checkup, critics say
BEIJING — They’re paralyzed from diving accidents and car crashes, disabled by Parkinson’s, or blind. With few options available at home in America, they search the Internet for experimental treatments — and often land on Web sites

Until next time ;-)

Malcolm – Your Medical Tourism Guide

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