Medical tourism is a common term nowadays. It is the travel across international borders for medical treatment. The reasons for medical tourism include cost effectiveness, quality, and best service.
Medical tourism in India:
India has become a major destination for healthcare and medical tourism. Major procedures such as oncology, cardiac care, and organ transplants are the go-to treatments for medical tourism. Chennai is called the “health capital of India” due to the presence of the best hospitals and best treatment.
Effects of War in West Asia:
The ongoing war since February 28th has a major impact on medical tourism in India. The key countries in the Middle East, like Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, and Kuwait, are major contributors to our medical tourism.
Reports say that there has been a decline of 50% to 70% in the influx of tourists. Reasons for the reduced rate of tourism are:
- Closure of airspaces.
- Frequent cancellation of flights.
- Increase in airfare charges owing to the fuel crisis.
Though many patients are delaying travel for treatment, some patients who require emergency care may have to travel.
Many hospitals are reportedly facing the effects of this West Asian conflict. Hospitals are turning to other countries to boost medical tourism.
As the duration of the war is uncertain, it will take some more months for tourists from these countries to travel for treatment.
https://www.ocacademy.in/blogs/indian-medical-tourism-impact-west-asia-war/
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