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2 December

Medical Tourism in Philippines

The Philippines offers visitors traveling to the country for medical treatment high standards in care and services, while also providing a paradisiacal holiday destination for pre- and post treatment relaxation. Many of the top hospitals which entice medical visitors with their range of excellent procedures at prices far below those in developed countries are located close to some of the most popular tourist spots.

The medical tourism industry in the Philippines has grown at a remarkable rate in recent years, with more hospitals being established outside the country’s capital, particularly in central provinces such as Luzon and Davao. Americans facing increasingly rising costs for medical treatments are some of the Philippines’ most important customers, while those traveling from Europe also make up a decent percentage of medical customers here.
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18 November

Why Medical Tourism in the Philippines?

medical tourism agenciesCebu clearly has many advantages as a medical tourist destination. English is widely spoken in Cebu and is the primary language of instruction in all of the universities. Also, Filipinos have a natural tendency as excellent caregivers. This is partly due to the fact that there are no nursing homes here to care for the elderly, consequently family members must care for their parents and grandparents. The low cost of the medical procedures, accommodations, food and transportation in Cebu make it a very attractive destination. There are also a large number of spas and massage centers to facilitate recovery and relaxation. Finally, the medical staff often consists of personnel that have been trained in the U.S., Japan, or Singapore.

All in all, medical tourism in the Philippines, specifically Cebu, has several advantages to the medical tourist. So, come to the wellness island of Cebu and look good, feel good, and have a good time!

(NaturalNews) The Health Undersecretary of the Philippines — Jade del Mundo — recently stated that the bustling medical tourism program of the Philippines is allowing new doors to open in the nursing field, adding that the current multi-million dollar medical tourism program would be expanding in the provinces of the Philippines next year.

Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry in the Philippines, with prominent hospitals in metropolitan Manila like St. Luke’s Medical Center, Asian Hospital, Medical City, Makati Medical Center, Capitol Medical Center, Lung Center, Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippine Children’s Medical Center and East Avenue Medical Center affiliated with the program.
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2 November

Medical Tourism in Philippines

Medical Tourism Philippines (MTP) welcomes tourists from all over the world to visit the Philippines for their medical and leisure needs. The most common procedures are cosmetic and plastic surgery, dermatology, weight loss surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry.

The Philippines has been growing as a tourist destination of choice for health and vacation because of our world class physicians, modern technology, and our uniquely Filipino brand of caring and compassion at great values for money at a fraction of the cost in developed countries. We are home to some of the best hospitals and stand alone Specialty clinics in the world, offering world-class expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and the distinct warmth of the Filipino hospitality. We also have some of the world’s best spa retreat resorts and tour destinations in this part of the earth.

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