Medical Tourism News
American Hospital Dubai partners with air ambulance provider
Initiative aims to boost emirate ’ s reputation as a healthcare hub
Private aviation provider �etex has joined forces with
American Hospital Dubai to transport patients from any part of the world to the hospital using its fleet of ambulance aircraft equipped with intensive care units .
�etex will transport patients and their family members to a VIP terminal at Dubai International Airport , where they will be met by American Hospital ’ s medical team .
The partnership will enable more international patients to look to Dubai ’ s healthcare facilities as the city positions itself as a healthcare hub .
“ Over recent years , Dubai has established a strong reputation as a medical tourism destination , delivering expertise , innovation , and high standards , and we continue to work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to further elevate the city ’ s positioning as a global leader in this field , � said Issam �azim , chief executive of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing , in a press release .
The 252-bed American Hospital can deliver care in more than 40 medical and surgical specialities and focuses on highly personalised treatment programmes .
“ American Hospital Dubai has always taken the lead in providing the most advanced services in healthcare . This partnership underlines our commitment to offer the highest level of facilitation to international patients and ensure that we are with them every step of their journey with us , � said Sherif �eshara , chief executive of American Hospital Dubai ’ s parent company .
�In addition , I believe this initiative will play a significant role in strengthening Dubai ’ s status as a hub for medical tourism . �
First dialysis travel guide launched
Diaverum launches guidebook for patients who need dialysis on their holidays
Aglobal renal healthcare provider has launched a dialysis holiday travel guide to empower kidney patients to continue travelling by helping them secure access to the treatments they need .
Diaverum ’ s 72-page travel guide is claimed to be the first of its kind . It combines crucial information on access to its own dialysis clinics around the world , along with travel insights from renal care experts , patient ’ s associations , and experienced travellers who need dialysis .
It covers a wide range of destinations , from Iguazu Falls in Argentina to Almaty in �azakhstan , as well as holiday favourites like the �alearic Islands and �arcelona in Spain . It also provides advice on how to navigate typical travel concerns for dialysis patients , such as nutrition .
�The ability to travel is an enriching experience , increasing the wellbeing of our patients and their families alike ��� . This guide is designed to whet their appetites for some of the most popular holiday destinations , where we can offer world-class care , � said Michaela �lomstrand , director of global patient experience at Diaverum and head of its holiday dialysis programme , in a press release .
The Sweden-based company has a network of 450 clinics across 24 countries on four continents . While its core service is haemodialysis , it also offers support and treatments ranging from preventive care , peritoneal dialysis , and home care .
Its staff are available to help patients with all the steps in their holiday planning , from designing an itinerary to ensuring continuity of care at their destination .
32 AUGUST 2021 GlobalHealthAsiaPacific . com