Medical tourism in
South Africa is worldwide known due to a couple of factors; excellent
knowledgeable doctors and attractive travel location. Neighboring countries
whose residents cannot receive good medical care in their country, choose South
Africa for many surgical interventions such as liposuction, plastic surgery,
eyelid surgery, and gastric bypass surgery. Middle-class and upper-class African
citizens find it convenient to travel in the continent and combine medical
treatments with a tour in this amazing country. Europeans also find South
Africa a medical tourist destination, although not as cheap as other locations
but worth traveling for due to excellent doctors and a a time trip to
South Africa.
Why South
Africa?
Medical facilities in
South Africa adheres to US and European standards. All staff speaks English and
many South African doctors know European languages as well. For neighboring
countries, South Africa serves as a perfect location for operations. Medical
doctors have to be of high intelligence and quality; they have great experience
performing various surgeries and are qualified to operate in the fine
hospitals in the country. Plastic surgeons in South Africa are competent and
have a license to operate. When planning surgery in South Africa, one can plan
a safari trip or a coastal trip in combination with surgery in one of the
private hospitals.
Healthcare
system:
South Africa has public
and private health systems. The majority of people cannot afford a private
health scheme and therefore use the public system which is overcrowded and not
so efficient at times. Around 20% of South African citizens have a private
health scheme and enjoy excellent health institutions and other medical
services. President Zuma is initiating a health program that will give answers
to the population of South Africa regarding all health issues. The National
Health Insurance law will be active in the long run. South Africa has a major
problem with HIV patients and is trying to increase AIDS awareness.
Procedures:
South African medical
services deal with many surgical interventions such as liposuction, plastic
surgery, bariatric surgery, gastric bypass surgery, eyelid surgery, and all eye
treatments. You can also find excellent orthopedic departments, HIV
specialists, gynecology departments, and other fields of medicine. Medical
travelers to South Africa benefit from world-class hospitals and special care
when it comes to the arrangement of recovery resorts or trips to attractive places.
Procedures are done with no waiting lines which is a big advantage for medical
tourists who want to undergo surgery plus safari in a week’s time.
Tourism:
South Africa is the
ideal trip abroad, fully recommended for families and couples. Whether you want
to go on safari in Kruger National Park or go on a wine tour in Stellenbosch,
go for a three-day sightseeing trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, in what
is called “The Garden Route” or Bungee jump from the highest bridge in the
world. While in Cape Town take a cable car to Table Mountain and take a good
view from above. Robben Island is also an interesting place to visit, see where
Nelson Mandela spent eighteen years of his life as a prisoner. Sun City is a
place for relaxation, golf courses, and gambling, everyone can find what to do
in this awesome place.
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