Medical tourism refers to people travelling from native country to another country for medical treatment. People travel for various reasons either to save money on treatment, due to long waiting lists, unavailability of expertise in any field of medicine, rules and regulations of a country for some particular drugs or procedures which are considered legal in other countries etc, Here is the list of top 10 reasons why people from Arab countries are selecting India as a favourite destination for medical tourism
1.Cost-Effective Treatment
The cost of treatment is very less in India when compared with major health care destinations ranging from 20% to 80% less depending upon the procedure or type of treatment required.
2. World Class Hospitals
ndia has got more than 37 JCI accredited hospitals and 500 +NABH accredited hospitals. The availability of international standards& quality of care in the practice of medicine has built trust among health travellers.
3. Increased Success Rate of surgery
Highly qualified doctors and surgeons with vast experience are performing surgeries successfully particularly in the field of oncology, orthopaedic's, neurology, nephrology, cosmetology, dentistry, etc. The successful Surgery rate in India is nearly 95%.
4.Medical Tourism facilitators
Availability of organisations which act as intermediaries to unite potential medical tourists with surgeons, provider hospitals and arrange visa, travel, accommodation, local transportation, currency exchange, Translation etc. They also assist patients with pre-and post-travel medical issues, resources for follow-up care upon the patient's return. Get the services of “ India’s Best Medical Tourism Company “.
5. Dental tourism
It is travel for cheaper dentistry or oral surgery. The same porcelain veneer made in a lab in Sweden can be as much as 2500 AUD in Australia, but only 1200 AUD in India. The price difference here is not explainable by reference to the material cost.
6. Lesser Waiting Times
It is a common issue in developed countries, a sufferer has to wait for a longer time if it is not an emergency, whereas in India the patient need not wait for a longer time as soon as a patient arrives the procedure gets started. Before coming to India the multiple opinions regarding treatment from various experienced doctors are given to patients via telemedicine.
7. Medical Visa
In August 2019, the Indian government made it easier for foreigners to receive medical treatment without necessarily applying for a medical visa. These initiatives by the Indian government are attracting Medical Tourists.
8. AYUSH Medicine
Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (abbreviated as AYUSH) is the indigenous alternative medicine systems in India. Arabs are showing interest in Alternative medicine, wellness tourism, for fitness, yoga, spa treatments, rehabilitation, rejuvenation therapies etc are popular for health tourism. India’s southern states, mainly Kerala, has established Health Tourism to be among one of the products for tourism promotion in the state. Health Tourism was also marketed as one of the state’s Unique Selling Proposition or USP. Most of the hotels/resorts are starting to come up with centres of Ayurveda as an integral part. It has been observed that most foreign tourists now only come to India for Ayurvedic treatment.
9. Fascinating Destinations to explore
One more reason why Arabs are choosing India as a favourite destination of medical tourism is due to its beautiful tourism sights. After treatment, they are exploring the famous and popular tourists spots of India. It’s very easy also for them because the health facilitators arrange the sightseeing plans very conveniently.
10. Patient-centred care
The patient is well informed and educated about the illness and emotional support is given to them. Patient and their family are made involved in taking decisions related to treatment. The respect, care, information, coordination and accessibility provided to a medical tourist defines the best experience in India.