Question

Which one of the following statements is true regarding ‘medical tourism’ in India?

Options

• Tourists travel specially for availing cheap medical facilities.

• Doctors travel to developed country to do surgical operation.

• Doctors travel to treat the patients.

• Tourists on trip get treated, if they fall ill.

Answer 1

Tourists travel specially for availing cheap medical facilities.

Explanation:

Medical tourism happens when people travel to another country for medical treatment that is less expensive or more accessible than in their native country. Although India provides high-quality healthcare, the cheaper cost is the key motivator for international patients.