Why India only for Medical Tourism?

India is now developing as a medical hub and has the most competent doctors and world class Medical Facilities. This fact has now been realized the world over. Indian doctors are recognized for their competence world over and India doctors are found working in each and every country of the world.

In addition to this India is providing world class medical facilities at most competitive charges in comparison to the developed countries. For the elective cases [which do not need immediate emergency treatment] India is emerging out to be a preferred destination.

India now has world class hospitals ,best qualified doctors ,best infrastructure, and best possible Medical facilities.

Under the medical tourism , a patient coming to India is also taken to Indian tourist and pilgrim destinations, along with getting best treatment for his illness. All this is provided at a very nominal cost .Its  assured that we provide the best medical and travel facilities during your stay in India.The complete package will costs a patient a fraction of the cost that one would have to pay for the medical charges alone, in other European, Middle East or American countries.

Advantages with India

There are numerous advantages of going to India for treatment. Some of the advantages of going to India for medical treatment are:

The reasons patients travel for treatment vary, some of the commonest reasons for medical tourism in India are---.

1.             India has now Internationally accredited medical facilities using the latest technologies

2.             Indian corporate hospitals has now Highly qualified Physicians/Surgeons and hospital support staff

3.             In India many medical treatments are lower by at least 60-80% when compared to similar procedures in North America and the UK  

4.             unlike Canada, there are no waiting times.

5.             From Great Britain, the patient can't wait for treatment by the National Health Service but also can't afford to see a physician in private practice.

6.             For patients there are options for private room, private chef, dedicated staff during your stay and many other tailor-made services .

7.             There is also Fluent English speaking staff

8.             A medical tourist can combine a vacation/ business trip with elective medical or surgical treatment.

9.             The patients coming from poorer countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan Srilanka etc come to India because many Specialised treatments are not in their country.

Within India, I have partnered with world-class private care hospitals, which provide quality medical services at affordable prices for our clients. We have worked with these facilities to ensure that they will deliver a service that will meet our high expectations.

India,s Growth in Medical Tourism

India ia emerging as a preferred spot for medical tourism beyond doubt. The Government of India, State tourism boards, travel agents, tour operators, hotel companies and private sector hospitals are exploring the medical tourism industry for tremendous opportunities. They are seeking to capitalise on the opportunities by combining the country’s popular leisure tourism with medical tourism.

Why only India?

The Indian medical tourism industry, growing at an annual rate of 30 percent, caters to patients chiefly from the US, Europe, West Asia and Africa. Although in its nascent stage, the industry is outsmarting similar industries of other countries such as Greece, South Africa, Jordan, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. In 2004, 1,50,000 medical tourists have visited India.

The medical costs in India are one-tenth of the costs in western countries. For instance, a heart surgery costs $6,000 in India as against $30,000 in the US. Similarly, a bone marrow transplant costs $26,000 in India as compared to $2,50,000 in the US.

Foreign patients throng Indian hospitals to pass up the long waiting lists and queues in their native countries. Indian hospitals provide immediate attention to patients rather than asking them to wait for several months like in most western countries. Further, foreign patients need not tackle insurance and national medical systems in India as they have to in their native lands.

India offers the best treatments in modern medicine as well as in traditional methods of treatment such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and Yoga. India’s private hospitals have gained international recognition for their facilities, diagnostic centers and best work force. Their technology and procedures are on par with hospitals in developed nations.

Foreign patients can get package deals including flights, transfers, hotels, treatment and post-operative vacation for their medical visits to India. Many foreign patients prefer to combine their leisure and relaxation visits to India with healthcare.

The Government of India has declared that treating of foreign patients is legal. It is encouraging medical tourism in the country by offering tax breaks and export incentives to participating hospitals. In addition, the Government has cleared medical visas.

There is ground for further vast growth

The medical tourism industry in India is presently earning revenues of $333 million. Encouraged by the incredible pace of growth exhibited by the industry, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and McKinsey have predicted that the industry will grow to earn additional revenue of $2.2 billion by 2012. Govt. of India is also supporting by quick visa processing, improved flight connectivity and infrastructure development

With a view to facilitating the medical tourism industry to achieve the targets and to give greater momentum for its growth, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare together with the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India has set up a Task Force. The Task Force evaluates the opportunities in the industry and formulates a policy for accrediting healthcare institutions in India. The accreditation programme is aimed at classifying health service providers on the basis of infrastructure and quality of services offered. It is expected to standardise procedures and facilitate foreign patients in selecting the best hospitals.