KMC Hospital participates in Medical Expo ‘Asia, World Medical Tourism Congress – India 2017’
Mangaluru: KMC Hospital, Mangalore sees a subsequent rise in overseas International patients over the past year. Owing to the growing pace of foreign nationals opting for medical treatment at KMC Hospitals Mangalore, the Hospital had recently been invited to participate in the much talked about Medical Expo “Asia, World Medical Tourism Congress – India 2017” in association with Medical Tourism Association on 7th and 8th March 2017 in Greater Noida, New Delhi.
It served as a balanced blend of Exhibitions and Seminars, with an exclusive focus on the fast growing medical tourism sector within the country and offered special access to the international buyers, who drive the biggest medical tourism industry budgets. The Expo bought together over 1200+ Attendees, 75 + Exhibitors ,150+ Quality hosted buyers, 80+ speakers, and 30 countries from across the globe, to learn from industry experts, collaborate in business appointments and attend a diverse range of seminars and workshops. Key topics that were discussed related to the trends, opportunities and challenges faced by India’s medical tourism sector, The future of International Healthcare and Insurance, Medical travel opportunities for Hospitals & Insurance companies and other issues concerning Medical tourism in India.
India is ranked 5th in terms of having overseas travellers for medical treatment and KMC Hospital, Mangalore is exclusively focused to understand the fast growing medical tourism sector across the globe.
Key Discussion held in the expo were: India’s medical tourism sector – trends, opportunities and challenges; Positioning your International Patient Program to Succeed; The Future of Healthcare and Insurance in the GCC region; Governmental Partnership in Medical Travel; Trends in Employer health care benefits; Medical Travel Opportunities for International Insurance Companies; Innovation through partnerships in emerging markets; Cross border healthcare in Asia; The Future of Telemedicine and Mhealth.
Speaking on the occasion Sagir Siddiqui, Regional Chief Operating Officer, KMC Hospitals Mangaluru said, “KMC Hospitals today is undoubtedly a world class destination which offers end to end solution for all medical needs. Staying true to our ethos of patient centricity, we are committed to provide best of treatments to our patrons. We will continue to bring in all possible medical advancements and ensure the people get best medical facilities.”