The second day of the 12th World Congress of Medical Tourism and Health Care, hosted by Abu Dhabi, revealed the emirate attracted patients from 93 countries who specially provided treatment in its medical facilities.The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi announced that the statistics of medical tourism in the Emirate of 2018 showed the reception of more than 20 The number of patients coming to the emirate for treatment increased by 20% in 2018 compared to 2017.
Speakers and participants at the conference confirmed that Abu Dhabi provides a high quality specialized health experience for patients, through which it combines the needs of patients through an integrated network of service providers in a comprehensive system, combining the main players in tourism, transport and entry permits, and health care based on the local expertise of distinguished doctors And the latest medical technology in the world.
They pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Medical Tourism Network brings together key players in the field of tourism and healthcare, to provide a specialized and unprecedented high-quality medical tourism product to patients, who want to get the best services and health care in the world's most prosperous and safe cities, resulting in a rise in The number of tourists over the past years, until the emirate has become a distinct destination in the world of tourism, accompanied by an increase in the number of tourists coming to the emirate for treatment.
The conference revealed that patient surveys showed that security and safety is the second most important requirement for international patients, after obtaining high-quality health care, which puts Abu Dhabi in the first place in providing quality health care services and a safe environment, compared to many other countries.
Dr. Rakesh Suri, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, reviewed the Cleveland Abu Dhabi experience as he strives for growth and development.