MEDICAL TOURISM

Medical Travel

People traveling across borders for healthcare needs

Only ambulatory care can be really linked to tourism.

Tourism is recreation linked . Is health recreation linked ?

Serious ailments e.g Heart Surgery , Joint replacements etc

which can be treated in Indian Hospitals without any
waiting can not be linked with Tourism

Concept of Medical Tourism

Historical Perspective
Neolithic & Bronze Age

Mineral & Hot Spring visits

Middle Ages

Thermal Springs

16th century

Fountain of Youth

17th/18th century

Spa

19th century

Sea & Mountain Air (TB sanitarium)

20th century

Health Farms or Fat Farms

Healthcare Business
Facts & Figures

Worlds largest after retailing

Global healthcare revenue US$ 2.8 trillion

Indias healthcare industry worth US$ 17 billion; to grow

by 13%

per annum for next 6 years

In 2004,India treated 1.8 Lac patients.This is to grow

substantially at the rate 25-30% in 2005

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Healthcare Business
Facts & Figures

Medical tourism could account for 3-5% of the total

healthcare delivery market.

India is rated amongst the worlds must see top ten

destination by Conde Naste (international magazine)

A study by CII Mckinsey estimates that country could earn

5000-10,000 crore by 2012

Health procedures across world show 200-800% cost

difference

Advantage India
(Core Competencies)
First World Treatment at Third World Costs

Quality
Large pool of doctors, nurses & paramedics
Strength:

- Over 650,000 doctors;

- Highly skilled experts, and
- Possess English speaking skills

Comfort Level

NRI doctors recognized as amongst best in adopted countries

(First World)

Usage of English
Indian Nurses increasingly getting international exposure
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Advantage India
(Core Competencies)
First World Treatment at Third World Costs

Value Proposition
Quality medical services at 1/10th costs:

Complicated surgical procedures possible at 1/10th the cost

Increase in use of Computerized Hospital Information
Systems
Software technologists facilitating tech revolution in
healthcare
State-of-the-art medical establishments of great repute

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Advantage India
(Core Competencies)
First World Treatment at Third World Costs

Lower Medication cost:

Strong Pharma Sector and gaining world recognition

Fast emerging as major Drug R&D Center
Strong Generic drugs business
Low cost of drug development in India

No waiting

Tourist Interest:

5000 year old civilization

Renowned for Historical, Cultural and Religious diversity
Diverse geographical landmarks; vast coastline
Traditional arts and crafts
Vibrant democracy: Freedom for citizens; empowered women population
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