India's corporate hospitals see big jump in patients from abroad

 16-Oct-16, The Hindu Business Line

Corporate hospitals in India are increasingly attracting foreign patients for treatment which is boosting the country’s image as a hub of medical tourism.

According to data available with industry experts, number of patients from abroad visiting India for treatment has been growing by 23 to 25 per cent per annum.

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"Data from eight hospitals of Apollo Group which are entitled to treat foreign patients and informal data we collate from other players show this kind of surge in number of visits to India for treatment,’’ said Radhe Mohan, Vice President International Marketing at Apollo Health City.

Apollo group alone treated 150,000 foreign patients in the last financial year ended March, 2016 and is expecting a 25 per cent growth in this number this year, Mohan said.

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