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Dubai received 325,000 medical tourists in 2016

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26-Dec-17 In 2016, Dubai witnessed an overall growth of 9.5 percent in medical tourist visits, reaching 326,649 for the year, with a majority of international patients coming from Asia (37%), Gulf Cooperation Council (31%) and Europe (15%). [image: Khaleej Times]

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Medical tourism in Asia for ophthalmology services grows

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25-Dec-17 There is a rise in 'incidental medical travel' from the US, of people who are planning to travel anyway, and seek medical care while away. Opthalmology has a growing share, although still well behind cosmetic surgery and dentistry. [image: Ophthalmology Business]

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Chinese to travel to Adelaide for medical tourism

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15-Dec-17 Wealthy Chinese will travel to South Australia from 2019 to visit Medical Care Australia, which combines medical treatment, accommodation and tourist opportunities for international visitors, offering everything from IVF to cancer treatment delivered by top Adelaide doctors. [image: The Advertiser]

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Taiwan group visits Malaysia to promote medical tourism

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07-Dec-17 Taiwan's External Trade & Development Council has led a group of medical experts from nine Taiwanese hospitals and clinics in a visit to Malaysia, to establish links with local medical institutions and introduce more patients to Taiwan. [image: Asia One]

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