costs look for effective options, India is pitted against Thailand,
Singapore and some other Asian countries, which have good
hospitals, salubrious climate and tourist destinations. While
Thailand and Singapore with their advanced medical facilities and
built-in medical tourism options have been drawing foreign
patients of the order of a couple of lakhs per annum, the rapidly
expanding Indian hospital sector has been able to get a few
thousands for treatment. India’s medical centres are well
furnished with latest technology recognized and considered to
be as competent as the ones and sophisticated equipment. Also,
the Indian doctors are no less than their peers in any other part
of the world. A lot of emphasis is being laid on establishment of
world-class medical infrastructure that could provide a
comprehensive package of all sorts of medical procedures.
Currently in India, there are over 10 hospital chains that are
accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the
foremost international organization certifying the hospitals.
Other than these, too, there is an array of centres that provide
equivalent or better medical services. In addition, with a
composition of highly qualified and experienced surgeons and
physicians, certified nurses and paramedical staff, Indian
healthcare system is considered to be as safe and reliable as that
prevailing in the Western countries. Guests are given a place equal
to that of God in Indian culture. It is this tradition that makes the
Indian people to provide the personalized touch, giving a homely
feeling to their guests. Indians strongly believe that their warmth
and caring provide a healing touch by relieving the mental as well
as physical stress. ‘Unity in Diversity’ is how one can describe
India - A land of different cultures, different people, languages
and foods spread across a varied terrain, from the unmatched
Himalayan beauty of Kashmir in the North to unparalleled beaches
of Kerala in the South. With a plethora of architecturally
remarkable historical monuments and sites, India has always
captivated tourists from around the world. Things are going to
change drastically in favour of India’s medical tourism, especially
in view of the high quality expertise of medical professionals,
backed by the fast improving diagnostic, treatment and nursing