India spends 1.2% of its GDP on health, but takes care of foreign patients — the country ranks second in medical tourism. In 2007, Indian hospitals treated 4.5 lakh patients from other countries against topper Thailand’s 12 lakh.

“Indian clinical and paramedical talent is globally appreciated and with JCI accreditation of some hospitals, international standard is proven. Third-party intervention through health insurance has also given it a boost,” said Vishal Bali, CEO, Wockhardt Group of Hospitals.

An article titled “India emerges 2nd in medical tourism race” was published in the “The Times of India” daily dated March 28, 2009.

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