Global health Destination

Global health Destination

INDIAN healthcare is synonymous with safety, trust and excellence. It has the finest qualified doctors with state-of-the-art infrastructure. But what turns the balance in India’s favour, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism, is the personalised nursing care and hospitality. Complemented with yoga, Ayurveda and meditation, India provides a complete balance of mental and emotional health.

In fact India excels in providing quality and cheap health care services to overseas tourists. The field has such lucrative potential that it could become a $2.3 billion business by 2012, according to a study by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). In 2004, some 150,000 foreigners visited India for treatment and the numbers have been rising by 15 per cent each year.
The ministry says India is in the process of becoming a ‘global health destination’ due to the cost of medical services which is almost 30 per cent lower than in the West.
Also the ready availability of both guides and medical staff who speak good English adds to the country’s attraction.
Indian hospitals can offer a wide range of treatments including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacements, transplants, cosmetic treatments, dental care, orthopaedic surgery and more and a full range of technological services is also on offer from X-rays and ECGs to testing for cancer risk markers.
Also the cost of infertility treatments in India is significantly cheaper with the availability of advanced techniques such as IVF and a full range of assisted reproductive technology helping make the country a top choice for those seeking this kind of medical help.
Coupled with its cultural and touristic offerings, India’s medical benefits make the country the ideal choice for a medical holiday or for those in need of cost effective treatment