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Gujarat to push medical tourism

Posted on May 8, 2012 | Comments Off on Gujarat to push medical tourism
With Gujarat emerging as one of the preferred healthcare destinations in the county, the government is looking to promote the medical tourism concept in the state.
To begin with, it will send copies of a booklet, ‘Gujarat medical tourism’, to all embassies with the aim of attracting maximum “medical tourists” to the country.
A major reason behind the medical tourism gaining prominence in India, especially in Gujarat, is the high cost of medical treatment in the US and Europe.
The National Health Survey in the UK said the waiting list period in various specialities in the UK for both in-patients and out-patients is between three weeks to one year.
The cost of medical treatment in India is about one-third of that in the UK or the US. The hospital industry in the country, which is growing at a fast pace, is pegged at Rs one lakh crore.
Gujarat alone contributes to between 25 and 31 per cent of this figure, said officials of Apollo hospital, Ahmedabad, which has partnered with Vedic India, to promote medical tourism in the county.
Over 80,000 NRIs, a majority of whom are from Gujarat, visit India every year to get medical treatment. The medical tourism industry has been growing annually at 30 per cent and is estimated to be at Rs 1,500 crore.
Mukesh Shah, MD, Krishna Heart Institute, a super speciality hospital in Ahmedabad, said, “Ahmedabad is fast emerging as a preferred destination for cardiac healthcare in the international map.”
Shah said earlier, Chennai and Mumbai were the preferred destinations, but now Ahmedabad and Gujarat are very popular. Over 70 per cent NRGs in the US, the UK and even the Gulf countries are aware of Krishna Institute, he said.
Dinesh Patel, managing director of Sterling Hospital in Ahmedabad, said non-resident Gujaratis formed a sizable chunk of all NRIs,until a few years ago.

source: http://www.Business-Standard.com / Home> Economy & Policy / by Meghdoot Sharon / Ahmedabad

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Turkey stand welcomes eager crowds at this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

Posted on May 4, 2012

It’s no surprise for Turkey to command a strong presence among other international exhibitors at the tourism industry’s most popular meeting place within the Middle East – the Arabian Travel Market. This year is no different, with Turkey shining brighter … Continue reading →

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Industry moots air ambulance for Kovai: India

Posted on April 29, 2012 | Comments Off on Industry moots air ambulance for Kovai: India

Coimbatore:

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Coimbatore (ICCIC) on Saturday organised a meeting of heads of different hospitals in the city and various stakeholders to work out possibilities of a ‘Helicopter Emergency Medical Service System’ for the city. As per the project, people requiring emergency medical service in and around the city would be air-lifted from accident spots or residences to hospitals using helicopters which would function as ‘air ambulances.’

Addressing the gathering, chamber president M Krishnan said, a few top hospitals in the city have agreed to set up helipad to start the facility.  Air ambulances would also boost city’s prospects as a hub of medical tourism, he said. “If implemented, Coimbatore will be the first Indian city to have the facility. It can ensure effective emergency and medical care,” he said.

According to Krishnan, the chamber was mooting the idea of a health care city in 500 acres in Coimbatore to provide affordable and quality healthcare for all. “Helicopter facility would boost this project also as roads in the region are very congested. Patients from hill stations like Ooty, Coonoor and Yercaud in Salem and from Erode and Tirupur districts are facing difficulty in reaching Coimbatore hospitals,” he said. “Air service can reduce the travel time considerably and help save many lives,” he added.

Dr S Rajasabapathy of Ganga hospital said many people lose their lives due to late arrival in hospitals after accidents. “A group of hospitals can collectively implement the helicopter facility and patients would be immensely benefitted,” he said. Rajasabapathy has conducted a feasibility study on the project in the city.

Caption Uday Gelli, flying expert and CEO of Mumbai-based Heligo Charters Private Limited, said a fully equipped helicopter can work as a hospital in the air and a joint effort can make it possible in Coimbatore. State planning board member Dr K Sridhar said the project can be easily implemented if trade, industry and hospitals join hands with state and central governments. “The cost can be reduced considerably if all these agencies joined together. If the Union government is able to reduce fuel cost of air ambulances and waive landing fees in airports, the project can be implemented easily,” he said.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> City> Coimbatore / TNN, April 29th, 2012

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Medical Korea conference to kick off today

Posted on April 16, 2012

A conference intended to spur patient referrals from abroad and international exchanges of medical technology will be held at the COEX Grand Ballroom in Seoul from Tuesday through Thursday. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday that it would … Continue reading →

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PM Douglas aims to boost medical tourism during visit to India

Posted on April 11, 2012 | Comments Off on PM Douglas aims to boost medical tourism during visit to India

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, APRIL 9TH 2012 (CUOPM)

As part of the government policy to promote medical tourism and diversify the islands tourism product, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas met with the owners and operators of a major hospital facility in India.


The hospital is already engaged in providing tertiary specialist medical services.

Prime Minister Douglas discussed investment in a similar facility on St. Kitts and Nevis to provide high quality medical care, exchange of specialists, increased hotel capacity and improved occupancy rates and opportunities to generate new local employment in both the hospitality and medical health sectors.

Prime Minister Douglas is accompanied by His Excellency Mr. Kevin Isaac, St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner in London and Senior Assistant Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ms. Beverly Knight.

The St. Kitts and Nevis leader is the second Caribbean Prime Minister to visit India this year. In January, the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago visited the Asian nation.

source: http://www.cuopm.com / Office of the Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis / April 09th, 2012

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