Global Medical Tourism Market to Witness Increasing Influx of Medical Tourists in Asian Countries
The increasing number of people travelling abroad to seek medical treatment comprises a rising global trend. The exponentially rising healthcare cost in developed regions, coupled with the availability of advanced yet cost-effective medical services in developing countries, is encouraging people
Establishing a digital healthcare network
The future of healthcare will not be based on the number of new hospital beds that come up, but on the number of patients who can actually access services through the digital medium.Similarly, the healthcare industry will increasingly focus on
Sex robots could soon be in brothels sooner than we think
HAVING sex with a robot could be coming to our shores — or beds — sooner than we think.With improving technology, and a growing appetite for sexual robots, National University of Ireland’s law professor John Danaher said sex robots could
Medtronic giving $250K to local health care organizations
Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) and the Church Health Center have received $250,000 in grants from the Medtronic Foundation.The two-year Health Access grants will support both health care organizations in their continued commitment to improve health care access to underserved residents in the Mid-South, with
Saensuk Smart City launches smart healthcare pilot
Saensuk Smart City, a project by the Saensuk Municipality in Thailand, has become the first smart city in the country to announce a live pilot based on multiple proofs-of-concept that can be extended to other innovative, reliable smart applications.
Taking the plunge
In the search for a fulfilling career, the healthcare industry gives you more than just a chance to build a fresh set of skills and develop a competitive advantage in a growing segment. However, until a generation ago, healthcare was
New $235M Hospital Takes Shape in Baton Rouge
After more than a decade of planning, a hospital designed to change the lives of Louisiana's youngsters is taking shape in Baton Rouge. Expected to open its doors in late 2018, the new Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Workers in healthcare PPPs to retain collective agreement benefits
New agreement stipulates that workers at St Luke’s, Karen Grech and Gozo hospitals will remain government employees and retain all benefits of their current collective agreementStaff at St Luke’s, Karen Grech and the Gozo hospitals will remain public service employees
‘Medical Tourism Is Growing Rapidly’
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture & Tourism Mahesh Sharma talks to BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha about the initiatives that the ministry is pioneering.Excerpts: What are the achievements of the tourism ministry in the past two years? One of the biggest initiatives
UAE: Towards A Healthier Future
In a country where the national population sees continued growth alongside a robust rise in the number of expatriates, it is no wonder that the United Arab Emirates is witnessing a year on year rise in demand on healthcare, a