Patients going to a different country for either urgent or elective medical procedures are fast becoming a worldwide, multibillion-dollar industry. Medical tourism is actually thousands of years old. In ancient Greece, pilgrims and patients came from all over the Mediterranean to the sanctuary of the healing god, Asklepios, at Epidaurus. In Roman Britain, patients took the waters at a shrine at Bath, a practice that continued for 2,000 years. From the 18th century wealthy Europeans traveled to spas from Germany to the Nile. In the 21st century, relatively low-cost jet travel has taken the industry beyond the wealthy and desperate.
Kerala is well known as one of the major Ayurveda and Yoga centers of the world. Rejuvenation therapy through Ayurveda and Yoga is extremely popular all over the world and thus Kerala becomes a major center for revitalizing the body and spirit. Kerala is also the most searched for tourist destinations on the internet in 2007. According to the list of the top ten places of interest compiled by online search giant Google, Kerala came first followed by Singapore, Goa, Australia, London, Dubai, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Kashmir and Ooty.
Kerala also offers a range of world quality hospitals and treatments, which is offered substantially at lower costs than that in developed countries. The treatment procedures performed have comparable success rates with those in developed countries and service levels are directly in proportion to the high-value system and natural caring that comes with Kerala’s heritage. Indian hospitals are becoming known internationally for standards of health care delivery comparable to the best in the world. India has the technology and the skilled super-specialists coupled with sound infrastructure and professional management, nurses and paramedical staff, which make the health care sector comparable to international standards. Foreign visitors to India, and Kerala in particular, are increasingly seeking Ayurveda, Dentistry and Allopathic systems of medicine these days, hoping to cure themselves, spending much lower than what they would incur in their home countries.
Kerala Health Tours (www.healthtourskerala.com ) is committed to deliver high quality services always and our belief in values and dedication towards achieving the best is reflected in our work and our client satisfaction. We make continuous efforts to help patients receive world-class medical treatment at considerably lower costs and in minimal waiting periods. In a short span of time, we have successfully contributed to the well being of a large number of patients from various parts of the world.
Dr. Prasanth Pillai BDS, MDS (OMFS),FICD
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