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What is Medical Tourism about?
The document discusses medical tourism in Goa, India. It notes that medical procedures are significantly cheaper in India compared to other countries, attracting over 150,000 medical tourists annually. However, some local concerns are that medical costs in Goa are rising, and basic healthcare remains inaccessible for many Goans. While medical tourism benefits the economy, its rapid growth risks unplanned development and could exacerbate issues of inequality and affordability of healthcare.
- Author
- Namrata Wagle
- Language
- EN