‘Bringing Quality Healthcare Within Reach’ A J Hospital hosts Workshop on Medical Tourism
Mangaluru : A J Hospital & Research Centre, Mangaluru, Coastal Karnataka’s FIRST NABH accredited, multi-discipline and super speciality hospital, in order to take a closer step towards venturing into global market and to extend its services and expertise internationally, organized a ‘WORKSHOP ON MEDICAL TOURISM’ on Friday, 3 May 2019 from 9.30 onwards at the Hospital Conference Hall, for Medical Value Travel Facilitators (MVTF) across the country. The speaker for the workshop was globally acclaimed, award-winning strategic leader and speaker, Dr Prem Jagyasi from Mumbai, who apart from Medical Tourism, also spoke on Wellness Tourism and Global Healthcare.
A successful entrepreneur and experienced strategic professional, Dr Prem Jagyasi is a renowned Chartered Management, Healthcare Marketing and Medical Tourism Consultant. Providing high-profile consultancy services to Government authorities and private healthcare organizations, Dr. PremJagyasi is a noticeably leading medical tourism consultant in the world. Currently, Dr Prem Jagyasi is MD & CEO of ExHealth, a Dubai HealthCare City-based firm engaged in offering multi-dimensional healthcare solutions in the international domain.
Apart from running a successful healthcare solution firm and consultancy business, he has initiated several innovative healthcare awareness projects such as Family Health Festival, No Tobacco Campaign, Summer Health Festival, Ahlan Ramadan and Diabetes Events. His initiatives are endorsed and recognized by the country’s ministry of health and other government authorities. On a global front, he is also working on Medical Tourism Guide, Educational Events, Global Health Directory, and workshops on quality practice for international patients. etc.
Early in his career, he has developed hospitals, medical center and computerized diagnostic center. He has initiated unique concepts like the first boutique hospital, first computerized diagnostic center, first corporate clinic chain, etc in the Gulf region. His in-depth educational profile covers multi-dimensional qualifications, Bachelor in Medicine, MBA in Healthcare Management & Post Graduate Diploma specializing in Healthcare Marketing Management. Chartered Association of BA, US & Canada (A Government Patent Professional Association) awarded him with the Chartered Consultant status.
His brief bio-data was given by Bharat Jha from Dr Jagyasi’s consultancy firm, Mumbai. The programme was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by Dr Jagyasi, along with Dr Amitha Marla-the Director of Medical administration, AJ Hospital; Bharat Jha, among few other hospital staff. Dr Amitha Marla gave a brief description on the workshop, and said that AJ Hospital & Research Centre is committed to bringing quality medical care of the highest standard within the reach of every individual, and to realize this dream of “Quality Health Care for All” we always strive for excellence in Medical Services, Health Education, and Research. A short audio documentary on AJ Hospital was presented to the MVTF participants in the workshop.
Prior to the start of the Workshop, Dr Prem Jagyasi said, “Do you know why India is growing in Medical Tourism? It is because of India’s competitive advantage in the medical tourism segment lies in its vast talent pool offering cutting-edge treatment facilities at a surprisingly low cost along with great round-the-year vacationing opportunities. Compared to other leading medical tourism destinations, the cost factor and quality service swing much in favor of India which the country is capitalizing smartly. India with 31 JCI and 437 NABH hospitals has firmly grounded its position in the medical tourism market. Since India is easy to reach with air connectivity, foreign tourists are well tolerant with India since they are treated with respect and also ensuring their safety.
The key topics that were delivered by Dr Jagyasi during the day-long workshop were – Medical Tourism India-Term, Trends and Opportunities; Medical Tourism Tourism Funding and Investment; Healthcare Lean Leadership and International Quality Standards; Future of Medicine-Stem Cell Treatment, Regenerative and Genomic Medicine; The emerging facade of Global Healthcare Technology; Marketing, Promotion and Digital Media; Wellness Tourism-Resorts, Alternative Therapies, Yoga and AYUSH; Medical Tourism Facilitators and support services; among many other topics.
The workshop inaugural programme was compered and vote of thanks was proposed by Ms Deeya David- Executive at AJ Hospital Medical Tourism Dept.
