India Will Soon Become Global Hub of Medical Tourism: Mandaviya
2 years, 2 months ago

India Will Soon Become Global Hub of Medical Tourism: Mandaviya

News 18  

India will soon become a global hub of medical tourism, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday, highlighting that the country is progressing towards a “healthy future” through investments in health infrastructure. Mandaviya made the remarks after virtually inaugurating multiple health infrastructure projects — three primary healthcare centres, Dr Vikhe Patil Cancer Centre and Dr Vikhe Patil Nuclear Medicine Centre — in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar. Mandaviya also launched construction of the main building and staff quarters of the Ralegan Siddhi PHC, a health ministry statement said, adding the PHC complex will be built at a cost of Rs 7.02 crore. The health minister also launched construction of the main building and staff quarters of the PHC in Kharda, which will be built at a projected cost of Rs 5.60 crore and the main building of the PHC in Padhegaon to be built at a cost of over Rs 2.14 crore, the statement said.

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Why India needs to relook its strategy to revive medical tourism industry

Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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