Ukraine gaining in popularity for health tourism

Medicare Europe is a British medical tourism agency that focuses on Eastern European countries for dental care, IVF, eye care and cosmetic surgery. It has set up a European office in Kiev in the Ukraine, as that country is increasing in popularity for offering high quality care at a reasonable price.

Medicare Europe is a British medical tourism agency that focuses on Eastern European countries for dental care, IVF, eye care and cosmetic surgery. It has set up a European office in Kiev in the Ukraine, as that country is increasing in popularity for offering high quality care at a reasonable price.

More patients from Western Europe are seeking dental care in Ukraine, as the treatment costs are much cheaper than most European countries. Originally, most dental tourists came from other post-Soviet bloc countries. Now, every year sees an increasing number from Canada, USA, Germany, UK, Ireland and continental European countries.

London based business consultant Panamedical Consulting, in cooperation with Ukraine based surrogacy agency IRTSA, has organised an information seminar for the public and medical profession.” Infertility Treatment and Reproductive Technologies in Ukraine” on 23 October 2010 at Nov NOVOTEL Hotel, on Southwark Bridge Rd, London. The seminar will cover a range of issues related to medical, organisational and legal aspects of reproductive medical treatment and technologies. Recent advances in reproductive technologies make it possible for men and women who previously were not able to have children to become parents. The seminar will cover common types of infertility treatment – IVF, egg sharing/donation, ICSI and surrogacy as well as most recent developments in the science of human reproduction.

Ukraine is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for couples or single individuals looking to become parents for the first time. Many prospective British and European parents go to Ukraine for treatment. Recently, Ukraine has become the top destination for same sex couples who, because of religious prejudice, governmental policy of lack of tolerance within the society cannot use assisted reproduction treatment in their own country. The seminar will cover this issue in depth and present various options open to same sex couples who want to become parents. Legal aspects of assisted reproduction treatment are of paramount importance. A child born in Ukraine to a European mother or to a Ukrainian surrogate mother will need to go home with his/her parents to their respective country. Different countries have different policies with regards to children born overseas and these will be discussed by Ukrainian medical and immigration lawyers.

Panamedical Consulting LTD (UK) is seeking entries for the launch of the first annual International Medical Tourism Directory 2011. The directory seeks to be a trusted source of useful information on medical and health clinics offering their services to clients around the globe in dentistry, cosmetic surgery, reproductive medicine, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, cosmetology, spa/wellness, and surgery.

The directory also provides essential information on medical technologies and tourist information on countries, currencies, accommodation, transport, regional cuisine and various helpful tips one may need in a foreign country.

The International Medical Tourism Directory 2011 will be available in business centres and offices of leading international companies, banks, law firms, hotels, sports clubs, and beauty saloons throughout Western Europe, Asia, Middle East, USA, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries, and also distributed to high networth individuals and professionals. All entries have to be paid for. The 616-page colour directory will be published in English and Russian, with 8,000 printed copies in each language.