Treatment abroad news : January 2007

Treatment Abroad keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment and mediocal tourism abroad.

New Philippines hospital geared for medical tourism A new, state-of-the-art hospital is to be built in the Philippines, providing services for both local people and overseas patients seeking treatment abroad.The contract for the new Bay Pointe...
Obesity surgery in Brazil is "modern, affordable and safe" The number of overweight people in Brazil is, as in so many countries, growing. But many people are now taking action to increase weight loss.According to Dr Roberto Rizzi, a specialist in obesity...
Indian hospital agrees medical tourism initiative A hospital in India has signed a deal which will extend its medical tourism activities. Lokmanya Hospital, which currently treats patients from many countries including the US, Korea and Israel, is...
Polish dentistry impresses on quality and price An increasing number of patients are opting to escape the long queues and high costs of dentistry in the UK and travelling to Poland instead.The most important factor for patients considering...
Jamaica hospital chief calls for medical tourism Hospitals in Jamaica are urging the nation to make more of an effort to promote its medical services to patients seeking treatment abroad.The island nation has spoken of its desire to develop its...