Egypt’s ambitious health reforms include universal insurance
The World Bank is investing US$530 million in a project to improve Egyptian health care. It is seen as a vital boost to a...
Singapore… Asia’s advanced medical care destination?
Singapore’s healthcare market is well-developed, with accessibility to high-quality care in both the public and private healthcare service sectors. Known for the availability of...
Thailand targets new source markets for tourism
With one of the world's strongest tourist industries, Thailand is now working to build on its international reputation, developing high-earning segments and broadening its...
Illegal clinics threaten hair transplant tourism
Turkey is the leader in hair transplant tourism but illegal new clinics threaten to destroy the genuine business. An expanding network of clinics profits...
Kenya – New rules on sending patients to India
The Ministry of Health has brought in new regulations on overseas treatment. A doctor can only refer a patient abroad for treatment if there...
Saudi Arabia – compulsory travel health insurance for visitors
Saudi Arabia rules on compulsory health insurance for all travellers do not apply to those seeking medical treatment. Council of Cooperative Health Insurance has...
Developments in medical tourism in the Caribbean
Although medical tourism in the Caribbean consists more of outbound trips to the USA than inbound business, several countries are seeking to develop local...
CHKS: International hospital accreditation services
The international market for UK based accreditation agency CHKS continues to expand in some interesting directions. Having established a strong foothold in Europe over...
First clinic to legally offer stem cell treatment after new legislation
The Bahamas has new legislation on stem cell treatment, and sees it as a medical tourism attraction.
The Bahamas has new legislation on stem cell...
New motto promotes Zagreb’s medical tourism
The Zagreb Tourist Board seeks to develop health and medical tourism in Croatia’s capital.
"Zagreb – The Centre of Medical Excellence" is the new motto of the...