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 13-Sep-17, The Telegraph

Across the globe, countries are starting to compete for their piece of the lucrative medical tourism market. This is reflected in figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), reporting that 2016 saw a 40% drop in visits to Harley Street from the previous year.

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Many countries have recognised the significant contribution of medical tourism to the local economy and seek to invest further.

• Dubai, for example, aims to become a “preferred global destination for medical tourism”.
• Thailand is building a reputation for low cost, high quality, patient-focussed care; medical tourism makes up less than 9% of all visitors to the country, but it is very lucrative.

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