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Recent statistics of Medical Tourism around the world have settled Asia as the prefer country for Health tourism in order that this activity is growing all around this continent. Skilled medical professionals and the infrastructure of healthcare system, along with low cost treatments are some of the features conducting the market growth. A calculated statement of $9.1 Billion is waiting for 2012.

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Other key factors involving in this market expansion are also the beautiful environment offered in the Asia countries such as, Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, South Korea and the Philippines. These countries have reported significant development in medical tourism, thanks to the Government and Private investments supports.

Last year, Medical Tourism activities have achieved more than $6.7 Billion of revenue, combining both activities: medicine & Tourism

India can be regarded as the most attractive and potential medical destination from Asia, considering the development that the Country has raised during the last decade and with its new merger: The Incredible India campaign and the importance of health services and treatments with accessible prices and facilities.

Is Medical Tourism a new way of growing tourism activities  to the Asian countries, or it is part of the current life-style as  in other Continents such as America & Europe?

Source: Travel Daily News.

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