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Advantage and disadvantage of healthcare system in India

 INDIA: A PREMIER HEALTHCARE DESTINATION The medical value travel industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing segment of tourism industry despite the global economic downturn. According to the FICCI – IMS Report, India is one of the key MVT destinations in Asia with over 500,000 foreign patients seeking treatment. MVT can be a 9 billion USD opportunity by 2020 through adequate focus and effective execution. India need to focus on dual objectives of “tourism friendliness” and “patient centricity”. However, achieving the stated vision of being “The Provider to the World” would necessitate coordinated efforts by all key stakeholders. India is emerging as a preferred healthcare destination for patients across the globe. Growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27%, the inflow of medical tourists in India is likely to cross 3.2 million in 2016. World class treatment and state of the art hospitals in India have created a very favorable atmosphere for patients with vary...
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Tuberculosis

 TUBERCULOSIS Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can also spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it. Can tuberculosis be cured? In the 20th century, TB was a leading cause of death in the United States. Today, most cases are cured with antibiotics. But it takes a long time. You have to take medications for at least 6 to 9 months Tuberculosis Types . Latent TB. You have the germs in your body, but your immune system keeps them from spreading. You don’t have any symptoms, and you’re not contagious . Active TB. The germs multiply and make you sick. You can spread the disease to others. Ninety percent active cases in adults come from a latent TB infection. Tuberculosis Signs and Symptoms Latent TB doesn’t have symptoms. A skin or blood test can tell if you have it. Signs of active TB disease include: A cough that lasts more than 3 weeks Chest pai...
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