Bangladeshis flock to Indian, Thai hospitals
01-Dec-17, Dhaka Tribune
A low confidence on local doctors and flawed diagnosis are forcing a large number of Bangladeshis to travel abroad for treatment of medical conditions such as cancer, cardiac ailment, autism, infertility, as well as medical check-ups.
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Public health experts, health economists, agents of foreign specialised hospitals and patients say Bangladeshis seeking treatment abroad is on an upward trend since patients are unwilling to gamble with their life and health.
India, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are the most preferred countries while they are cost effective as well, said Professor Syed Abdul Hamid, Director of Health Economics at Dhaka University.