South Africans paying too much for private healthcare
Recommendations from the Competition Commission of South Africa's market enquiry into the local private healthcare sector will materially influence the continued debate regarding the...
PCR testing required for Malta travellers
Malta is increasing the number of countries where tourists are allowed, but all must now be PCR tested. The country opened borders in July...
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...
Global Health Voyager buys medical tourism agency, Planet Hospital
Global Health Voyager has bought US medical tourism agency PlanetHospital from Healthcare International Networks. Rudy Rupak, founder of PlanetHospital, will work with GLHV. PlanetHospital...
Czech Republic targets Saudi medical travellers
CzechTourism has taken Czech medical and spa tourism partners to Saudi Arabia, to promote the country’s spa and wellness products and raise the profile...
Mandatory insurance for pilgrims?
Umrah and Haj pilgrims may have to pay the premium for mandatory health insurance. Visitors to Saudi Arabia must select a health insurance policy...
Where do Kiwis go for treatment?
As borders open, New Zealanders can again travel for medical treatment.
As well as the usual cheap cosmetic surgery and dental treatment, Kiwis are considering...
New Zealand opens borders in May
New Zealand is opening the borders earlier than planned. Its international borders are fully reopening from 1 May to vaccinated travellers from visa waiver...
Construction ceases on international hospital in Myanmar
Government stops building of international hospital by overseas investors just before construction begins. The $70 million international hospital was part of IHH Healthcare, the...
A third go to Vietnam and Thailand
According to an article in The Phnom Penh Post, the number of outbound Cambodians travelling for medical purposes and holidays in general rose from...
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