Which African countries will grow as medical tourism destinations?

With new investment and focus on healthcare systems on the continent, in the longer term, will Africans choose to stay within their country or...

10 million are projected to be on the UK’s NHS waiting list by Christmas:...

The UK is not alone in dealing with burgeoning waiting lists. Few healthcare systems around the globe have remained unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic....

Bill bars referring Kenyans abroad as first option

Members of Parliament in Kenya have passed the health amendment bill that proposes patients can only be referred for treatment outside the country if...

Will Aster Cayman MedCity be built?

Can Aster DM Healthcare afford to finance Aster Cayman MedCity, and if not, will the project fail at the first hurdle? Local Cayman investors claim that...

Medical travellers returning to Kuwait must quarantine

Kuwaiti patients sent aboard for medical treatment and returning after completion must present a letter issued by the Kuwaiti Health Office in the foreign...

Slow recovery for Thailand’s private hospitals in 2021

The Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) predicts that private hospital revenue will recover slowly, as medical tourism competition in Thailand intensifies. KResearch predicts that private hospital revenue will...

Inbound medical travel to Taiwan allowed, for urgent care only

Taiwan is open for medical tourists seeking urgent care, but with strict rules. Non-Taiwanese residents planning to visit for medical purposes must cooperate with...

Increase predicted in Americans with no health insurance

The number of American citizens who were uninsured in 2020 was 31 million and 2021 numbers are predicted to be at least 35 million....

Cedars-Sinai hospital will diversify Qatar’s healthcare market

A Cedars-Sinai hospital is opening in Doha, Qatar in partnership with Elegancia Healthcare. The landmark hospital project is expected to play a pivotal role...

Health tourism potential for Greece’s capital city

Athens has potential to emerge as a top health and wellness tourism destination in the post- Covid-19 era thanks to its unique climate, modern...