Why India is Becoming a Famous Medical Tourism Destination

Medical Tourism refers to people traveling to another country for medical treatment. In the past, it was mostly people from developing countries visiting developed countries, especially in Europe and North America for their treatment, but this concept has changed nowadays due to the development in medical sciences and technology in developing countries such as India.

For the past 5-6 years India has experienced a tremendous growth in medical tourism which is contributing a significant part to India’s economy too. Tourists from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Maldives, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Pakistan, and the even USA visit India for receiving quality medical treatments provided by highly experienced and skilled doctors. Tourists from Bangladesh and Afghanistan top the list.

Today, let us have a close look at the main reasons why India is becoming a famous Medical Tourism Destination:-

• Though India is still a developing country India has world-class doctors and the latest technology for surgeries and other treatments. Many hospitals in India are now performing robotic surgeries and using other new techniques. You can get a doctor’s appointment or your surgery date quicker here as compared to the European and North American Countries. In Countries like Canada, and the USA the wait time is longer for getting a doctor’s appointment.

• The cost of treatment in India is low as compared to the European and North American Countries and getting a medical visa is easier in the case of India. The Doctors, Nurses, Staff, and Guides in India can speak in English and understand it which makes it easier and more comfortable for foreign medical tourists to express their needs and requirements.

• Many elder care Service providers make it much easier. For example, if you are living in Bangladesh, and you want to come to India for your senior loved one’s treatment you can contact an elder care services in Kolkata who can help you with Medical Tourism. They will guide you on how to obtain a medical visa, arrange pickup from airports, hospitals, doctors, and accommodation, and even help in arranging a visit to another city in India if required for treatment purposes. Moreover, they also arrange a city sightseeing tour and provide drop facilities at airports when you leave.

• There are other traditional ways of treatment available in India such as Ayurveda, and Naturopathy that you can also try.

• India is a beautiful country. After treatment, you can also get a golden opportunity to explore some mesmerizing tourist spots of India which is known as the" Medical Tourist Trip".

These are some of the important reasons why India is becoming a famous Medical Tourism Destination and is expected to grow more in the coming years.

Debosree is a professional writer working in the Senior Care Field for quite a long time. She has written many informative blogs and articles on the senior care facilities that are available. He has a great reader base.