Healthcare reform in Finland from 2020

Healthcare reform in Finland has been delayed until 2020 due to practical problems in altering many systems. As a result of recent discussions, the Finnish...

New report: European travel in good health

Europe continues to attract millions of international travellers despite geopolitical uncertainty and perceptions of safety and security. Europe continues to attract millions of international travellers...

Delays in new cancer centre for Cyprus

Delays on a new cancer centre are overshadowed by the breakdown of two years of talks on reuniting Cyprus. The construction of a private oncology...

Stem cell treatment potential in Canada

Realising the potential for stem cell treatment, Canadian clinics target locals who would go to China, Mexico or the USA. Realising the potential for stem...

Australian dentists issue warning about dental tourism

The Australian Dental Association has reiterated the dangers of undertaking major dental treatments far from home. Following an episode of television programme Destination Thailand, that...

Compulsory health insurance for Kazakhstan

Employers, including all foreign legal entities operating in Kazakhstan, must withhold and pay contributions to the new medical insurance fund. There are new employer obligations...

Professionals in Pakistan argue over medical tourism

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has criticised College of Physicians and Surgeons  (CPSP) President Zafarullah Chaudhry for his plans to establish five medical colleges...

Cosmetic surgery advert banned in UK

The Advertising Standards Authority judged that a cosmetic surgery televised advert aimed at young women, breached advertising rules. A TV ad for cosmetic surgery company,...

New EU report on health and medical tourism

European Parliament committee has produced a research paper on health tourism in the 28 EU countries. The Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), a committee of...

India Tourism Ministry issues guidelines on wellness centres

The Indian government has issued a set of guidelines to standardise the quality of service at wellness centres. The Indian government has issued a set...