India medical tourism industry to reach $6 billion by 2018

The Indian medical tourism industry is expected to reach $6 billion (around Rs.36,000 crore) by 2018, with the number of people arriving in the country for medical treatment set to double over the next four years, a report by industry lobby Punjab Haryana Delhi (PHD) Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday. Currently, the size of the medical tourism industry in India in value terms is estimated at a little over $3 billion, with tourist...

Read More

Is Obesity Surgery in India of international standards?

In the global world of today obesity possess a significant health challenge to millions of people. If figures are an indicator it might emerge as one of the major health hazards and contribute to various diseases like diabetes along with hypertension. The prime cause of obesity is over eating but it can also arise on account of hormonal imbalances, improper directions in diet as well as lack of any form of activity. The recent life styles have...

Read More

Why Hospitals of India are so popular in providing Medical Aid?

These days the need of best yet advances medical infrastructure along with the latest technology has become a need. The best part is so far India has managed to achieve the goal due to the availability of skilled doctors and advanced science and equipments. There are many countries where medical industry has shown remarkable development, India is one such country. The hospital in India are equipped with great infrastructure facility that focuses...

Read More