Treatment abroad news : November 2006

Treatment Abroad keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment and mediocal tourism abroad.

Philippines proves ever more popular for cosmetic surgery The Philippines has already earned an estimated $200 million from medical tourists this year, according to Health Department figures released this week.Nearly 200,000 foreigners have undergone...
The Philippines unveils new medical tourism packages The government in the Philippines has announced plans to team up with local tour operators and offer tourism packages combining recreation and medical treatment.The Department of Tourism unveiled the...
South Africa seeks support for medical tourism South Africa is becoming increasingly attractive as a destination for patients seeking treatment abroad, but industry experts believe the government should be doing more to promote the sector.Dr...
Silicone breast implants approved by FDA in US Silicone gel breast implants have been approved for use in breast reconstruction and augmentation procedures by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following a 14-year ban.The FDA has...
Indian hospitals and airlines contemplate combined medical tourism deals Hospital groups in India are considering striking up partnerships with foreign airlines to help bring in medical tourists.Several leading corporate hospitals are reportedly exploring possible avenues...
Dental patients return smiling from Hungary A growing number of patients are travelling to Hungary for dental treatment in response to the cost and scarcity of NHS dentists in the UK.Although it may seem like a long way to go for treatment,...
Foreigners flock to Thailand for quality treatment at low prices Millions of foreigners have been flocking to Thailand for hospital treatment in recent years, helping to make the country a hotspot for medical tourism.Although the nation's doctors are particularly...
Australia promotes cosmetic surgery holidays The breast enlargement ambassador of Australia has started a campaign to lure forigners to Australia for their surgery.Today Tonight reported Brooke Stevenson, who herself has underwent 144...