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The growth of medical tourism.
Pune (200 km from Mumbai, the second city in the state of Maharashtra) is one of the most popular destinations for medical tourism. Most patients come from the United Kingdom, Kenya, Nigeria and Iraq for treatment related to the kidneys, heart, cosmetic surgery. In the hospitals, the cost of care is affordable (about 30% cheaper than at home), yet hospitals are equipped to international standards. Translators are present and tourist stays are often offered to patients' relatives. Among the target clientele: businessmen likely to combine business travel and medical tourism.
Times of India , November 22
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