Medical tourism news: current news about treatment abroad

PRESS RELEASE of the MEDICAL TOURISM WORKSHOP UKRAINE 2020

The Professional event of the year was held on February 20-21, 2020 - MedTW.Ukraine - Medical Tourism Workshop 2020, which combined the business interests of a large number of Bayers and Suppliers of the medical tourism world once again.

The Event took place in the heart of Kyiv, in the hospitable conference hall of ALOFT KYIV and brought together representatives of 12 countries, more than 120 participants, including representatives of medical centers, specialized clinics, SPA resorts and hotels, rehabilitation centers, medical services companies, associations, clusters, medical tourism providers, assistants and insurance companies, travel and medical tour operators, diagnostic centers and doctors.

There were busy and fruitful two days. Representatives of Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Israel, Spain, Lithuania, Czech Republic and other countries worked successfully with Ukrainian medical tourism specialists without any epidemiological threat.

High-quality endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract diseases at the Medical Center "Clinic Manufaktura"

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are today among the most common reasons to consult a specialist for specialized advice and treatment.

If you are looking for a high-quality level of diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases, Medical Center "Clinic Manufaktura" is a reliable and proven partner of the Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism, which provides a wide range of treatment services for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Importantly! Today, endoscopy of gastrointestinal tract diseases is the most reliable way of diagnosis during which an endoscopist doctor is able to assess the condition of the internal organs (esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines).

Gastrointestinal endoscopy of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract at the Medical Center "Clinic Manufaktura" has its advantages:

Press Release of the press conference “A new stage of development of inbound medical tourism in Ukraine. Ukraine cordially invites guests of Global Healthcare Travel Forum 2020!”

Date: 14/01/2020, 10:00

Venue: Kyiv City State Administration, the sidelines of the Session Hall, 4th floor

Speakers:

Marina Radova, Head of Tourism and Promotions Department of the Executive Body of the Kyiv City Council (Kyiv City State Administration);
Natalia Tabaka, Head of Tourism and Resorts Department of Lviv Regional State Administration;
Violetta Ianyshevska, President of the Global Healthcare Travel Council, President of the Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism;
Igor Torskyy, Vice-President of the Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism, General Secretary of the Global Healthcare Travel Council;
Emin Çakmak - Founder and Honorary President of the Global Healthcare Travel Council, President of the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council.

Medical Tourism Law in Israel - a state that protects the interests of foreign patients

2019 became the utmost important year for everyone involved with the sphere of medical tourism in Israel. The whole thing is that back in July the 29th 2018, the Israeli Parliament has passed and approved in a third hearing a new legislative proposition “The law of medical tourism”, the necessity of which was caused by inaccuracies in the regulation of relations in the field of medical tourism. And as of January the 29th 2019 this new legal structure took on full affect. It is also worthy to point out that Israel became the first country where relations in the field of Medical Tourism is regulated by a dedicated law.

The Law on Medical Tourism in Israel states that there are three groups of persons who in any case are directly involved in the processes arising from medical tourism: the Medical Tourist, the Medical Institution and the Medical Tourism Agent, which is the intermediary between the first two.

Medical Tourism in Ukraine: Innovation, Expertise and Affordability.

Interview with President of UAMT , Violetta Yanyshevskaya, for Destinations correspondent, winter 2020 issue.

There are numerous factors making the medical and wellness inbound tourism in Ukraine attractive and hindering development of the industry at the same time.

Open borders, simplified visa requirements, accessible and fast transportation, growing pace of life and requirements to the living standards enable foreign tourists to travel the world freely and to look for the high medical service level at the reasonable price. The medical tourism promotes improvement of the national health care system and level of the medicine. Many hospitals open departments for foreign patients with highly qualified and experienced doctors. Introduction of advanced technologies, improvement of treatment and health care standards and development of innovation treatment methods are entailing establishment of the medical tourism ecosystem, which must involve transport services, HoReCa facilities, insurance companies, travel agencies etc. in addition to the medical facilities. DESTINATIONS has interviewed Violetta Ianyshevska, MD, MBA, the President of the Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism and the President of the Global Healthcare Travel Council, about Ukraine’s capability of seizing the opportunities offered by the inbound medical tourism and unlocking its potential in this area.

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