Cleveland Clinic helps Abu Dhabi attract medical tourists

Abu Dhabi is increasingly popular as a destination for medical tourists. 20 % more medical tourists in 2015 than in 2014. Abu Dhabi attracted 20...

880 Kenyan doctors investigated on bribes for referrals overseas

880 doctors in Kenya are under investigation for allegedly misadvising patients to seek treatment abroad in exchange for kickbacks. 880 doctors in public and private...

The changing nature of the Russian medical tourism market

Roman Kononov, CEO and Founder of Recomed, a concierge service, specialising in Russian patients travelling abroad, gives his honest view of the current state...

Malaysia targets healthcare markets close to home

Malaysia is looking at new markets for medical tourism, and domestic medical tourism is top of the list. New focus for MHTC is to...

2016: A lost year for medical tourism in Turkey?

With the number of tourists to Turkey taking a plunge, Ian Youngman from IMTJ examines the political and economic factors that are affecting Turkey's...

Cosmetic surgery growing in Mauritius

With relatively low costs and an existing tourist base, Mauritius is becoming a minor destination for cosmetic surgery. In one of the most prosperous economies...

Azerbaijan sees potential in health tourism

Azerbaijan is developing its tourism potential but making it a destination for health and medical tourism will not be easy. Azerbaijan has long-term plans to...

Regional instability impacts medical tourism to Jordan

Jordan's medical tourism sector impacted by ongoing regional instability and increase in national operating expenses. Threats to the sustainability of Jordan's medical tourism status...

World’s largest wellness village in Dubai

The world's largest wellness village will launch in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2. Wellness concept is driven by US-based WorldCare International and developed by...

Sudden closure of Qatari national health insurance scheme

Qataris left high and dry after sudden closure of national health insurance scheme, with no interim health insurance arrangements. Locals must buy private care...