India holds 2nd place in medical tourism
March 27, 2009 04:30 PM

India is ranked 2nd in medical tourism. It is a known fact that 1.2 percent of our GDP is spent on health. A detailed research by the healthcare researchers in Deloitte has brought to light that India is catering to patients from neighboring countries as well as US, UK and Europe.

The reason for the inflow is attributed to the cheap treatment, especially during recession. Apart from the cost, other aspects like paramedical talent that is as

Vishali Bali

per international standards and health insurance are important factors, states Vishali Bali, CEO Wockhardt Group of Hospitals.

Thailand has taken the first position with 12 lakh patients and India follows with 4.5 lakh patients. Thailand ranks high because cosmetic surgery is the main concentration there and India is considered best for neurological, cardiac and orthopedic disorders.

The treatment cost is very low in India when compared to other regions like the US, Singapore and South Africa.

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