16-Aug-17 The Indian city of Amaravati will be home to the headquarters of the Indo UK Institute of Health. The proposal to set up 11 UK Indo institutes for Health involves an investment of INR17,600 crore (USD 2.7 bn). [image: The Indian Express]

15-Aug-17 As Turkey continues to grow as a destination for medical tourists and attracts patients from around the world, it is estimated that the expenditure of those who come for treatment is 10x higher than those who come on vacation. [image: Daily Sabah Tourism]

14-Aug-17 China will boost its health-related industries and estimates the market for health services will reach RMB16 tn (USD2.4 tn) by 2030. The aim is "integration of health-related industries with the elderly care, tourism, Internet, fitness and food industries". [image: Xinhua]

14-Aug-17 Lieven Jacquemyn, International Development Director at GE Healthcare, believes more public-private partnerships (PPPs) in healthcare are possible and will help provide more and better healthcare to the 620 mn people living in Southeast Asia. [image: Governance Today]

13-Aug-17 A European Parliament research paper on health tourism in the 28 EU countries found health tourism will develop at 2% growth per year, with wellness tourism accounting for three-quarters of all health tourism. [image: IMTJ]