Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hong Kong cuts COVID hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals
Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city's leader said Monday.
Aug 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: Two dead of suspected cases of meningitis after surgeries in Mexico, over 200 patients at risk
Federal officials say more than 200 patients could be at risk of fungal meningitis after having surgical procedures at clinics in a Mexico border city.
May 25, 2023
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Researchers warn of the 'myths' of global medical tourism
A team of British researchers, led by the University of York, is warning governments and healthcare decision makers across the globe to be wary of the myths and hype surrounding medical tourism.
Nov 4, 2013
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Unapproved medical treatments give rise to circumvention tourism
Medical tourism is the practice of seeking medical care across international borders. Countries with established medical sectors like the US, Europe, India and Thailand have been traditional destinations for international ...
Jan 13, 2015
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Japan hopes medical tourists immune to China row
As relations between Tokyo and Beijing appear increasingly in need of major surgery, officials in the far north of Japan are hoping the infant industry of medical tourism can thrive unscathed.
Oct 23, 2012
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As Tunisia's economy falters, medical tourism flourishes
At a fertility clinic in Tunis, Bintou Yunoussa hopes doctors can finally help her conceive—one of more than two million foreigners who travel to Tunisia annually for medical procedures.
Jan 31, 2024
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EU top court sees no fault in 'medical tourism'
The EU's top court, ruling on a so-called "medical tourism" case, said patients seeking treatment in another member state should have the cost covered by their home authorities if local care is not available in "good time."
Oct 9, 2014
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Turkey sees drop in daily coronavirus infections
Turkey on Thursday reported its lowest daily increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in the past two months, with 961 new infections in the past 24 hours.
May 21, 2020
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Stay healthy abroad: Why you should see a travel medicine specialist before your trip
As you get ready to travel to another country, you probably have many details to coordinate and plan. One essential task, depending on where those travels take you, may be to make an appointment to see a travel medicine specialist.
Apr 3, 2024
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New Study finds Middle East set to wage a war against superbugs
(Medical Xpress)—University of Queensland researchers warn the Middle East Gulf States are facing a rapid growth in superbugs due to the overuse of antibiotics, poor hand-hygiene in hospitals and medical tourism.
Jul 16, 2013
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