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Frustrated patients travel to Bulgaria for dental treatment More and more people are travelling to Bulgaria for dental treatment, having failed to secure an NHS dentist at home, it has been claimed.
Majority of fertility patients would consider treatment abroad The majority of couples undergoing infertility treatment would consider receiving treatment abroad to avoid waiting lists and the high cost of treatment in the UK, a new survey has revealed.
Medical tourism a 'shining star' for Thai tourism industry Thailand's tourism industry benefits hugely from medical tourism, a top official has claimed. Figures from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) show that nearly three and a half million people...
Goa becomes key medical tourism destination The state of Goa in India is becoming a major medical tourism destination, both among foreign patients and Bollywood hopefuls who want to keep their surgery a secret, reports reveal.
Macau to open medical tourism facility Macau looks set to continue to establish its reputation as a destination for treatment abroad with the opening of a new clinic and spa.
Number of medical tourism Brits doubles in two years The number of British patients seeking treatment abroad has nearly doubled over the past two years, according to reports. Many people are getting frustrated with the NHS, either because of waiting...
The EU Medical Tourism Directive: Comments and coverage The announcement of the EU Directive on cross border healthcare received widespread coverage in the UK national and local media today.
Korea to attract medical tourists amid economic slowdown Korea's cosmetic surgery industry is becoming a victim of the nation's economic slowdown, with many residents deciding to delay surgery until their finances are in better shape, it has emerged.
Polish cosmetic surgeons see UK as 'main market' So many British patients are now opting to visit Poland for cosmetic surgery that surgeons now see the UK as their main market for medical tourism, it has been claimed. A BBC Radio1 Newsbeat report...
Indian hospital launches joint replacement technology A new joint replacement technology has been launched by the Madras Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Miot) Hospitals in India.
Medical tourism heads down under Australia can expect to see a rise in the popularity of medical tourism, according to a demography expert.
South Korea seeks medical tourism boom The South Korean government is supporting the nation's medical tourism industry in the hopes of securing the country's future as a key destination for patients seeking treatment abroad, it has...
Philippines to be 'key medical tourism player' The Philippines is likely to become one of the world's leading destinations for patients seeking treatment abroad, an expert has claimed.
Low-cost dental treatment from the Kreativ Dental Clinic in Budapest With many dental treatments simply not available on the NHS and the cost of private dental work rocketing, many people in the UK have neglected their dental health and shied away from much needed...
Israel shapes up for medical tourism According to Professor Jose Cohen, a stroke expert at Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital, patients visiting Israel will be greeted by excellent medical treatment at an attractive price.
Medical tourism in India 'world class', report finds A new report has concluded that India is an attractive destination for patients seeking medical treatment abroad.
Cosmetic surgeon recommends Turkey for medical tourists Turkey is becoming increasingly well known as a suitable destination for medical tourism, one of the country's cosmetic surgeons has said.
Brits choose overseas dental treatment A new survey has found that 1.29 million British people have had dental treatment abroad since 2003 because of the cost savings.Dentale, a newly launched dental implant clinic, surveyed over 1,000...
Report shows potential of India's medical tourism A new study on medical tourism in India has concluded that the industry has significant potential.The Export-Import Bank publication, entitled 'Healthcare Tourism: Opportunities for India', revealed...
French surgeon was 'brilliant', says medical tourist The European Commission has unveiled plans to enable European citizens to seek medical treatment abroad and then bill the NHS.The European commissioner for health, Markos Kyprianou, revealed that...

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