medical tourism
Posted by mansoor on 03 Feb 2007 | Tagged as: lifes anomaly's
So my mom’s back in karachi after two months. The cold in Islamabad caught up with her, and her imune system is just not upto it. She got sick two months back, and still is. Cough, Flu, Fever and Joint pain are her new best buddies :S Not refusing to leave.
She was told (after a month into her ailment) that Isb winters need getting used too. Almost everyone who moved from here took 2 to 4 years to get accustomed to the cold. By those standards, she’s quite better off.. as her illness is way better than what her friends had to suffer.
Coming back to the topic, shes back in karachi for treatment. Islamabad sucks as far as medical care is concerned, there are hospitals, but no major doctor. The nearest is Lahore, and then ofcourse, in Karachi. Since we have relatives here, she came here. Brought my brother back with her too, so now not only do i not have time (since im with her all the time) i also do not have the car.
I heard the term medical toursim (i was digressing again, so jumped straight to the topic) back while reading an article saying Pakistan was becoming a preffered destination for this a little while back. I think it was in The Review or something. Anyway, Wikipedia gives the definition as “Medical tourism is a term that has risen from the rapid growth of an industry where people from all around the world are traveling to other countries to obtain medical, dental, and surgical care while at the same time touring, vacationing, and fully experiencing the attractions of the countries that they are visiting” which is pretty much what my mother is doing in Karachi.
here’s to praying that she gets well soon. ameen.
Insh’Allah she’ll get better. You’re being a dutiful son. That’s a nice thing, it brings alot of happiness in life. Mostly.
Medical tourism is not new to this part of the world.The reason is (In Canada) longer waiting lists, so now people are opting for alternatives.For example, knee cap surgery have one year waiting list but if you can afford you can go to travel agents and ask for a two week visit to south America or India(yes , they are advertising like crazy) and in the mean time get your knee all fixed up.
Cosmetic surgery is another popular procedure.You can get face lifts in the fraction of cost outside Canada and U.S(Botox is all the rage).I was watching a program and someone asked about Rules and regulations and how one make sure to get the credible doctor.To my surprise, this industry has pretty good check and balance in place.
Dee
bas aiwaeen loag doosre doosre shehero ki tareef kartay hei.. Karachi se acha koi sheher nahi hei
shes back so inshaAllah she’ll get better.
Awww inshallah she be fine just take good care of her
Stay Beautiful…!!
“Major Doctor” woh tu pindi may CMH may ho ga naa
you can find lots of them there 
Get well soon and get rid of her all buddies soon prayers for ur mom … it happens … this is allergy season too … :> so
now enjoy acec ur mom and bro … i still hve strong reservations on your third para - first 2 lines :crying:
heyy!! sorri ive been off l8ly! enjoy the time spent with ur mom and bro. inshallah mez praying 4 her betterment 2! look after her well nd bahhh 4get the car..ami ki kidmat kar kai janat mein inshallah jannat mein jaga miljaygi. heheh. *inshallah*
xill: thanks buddy!
fq: it does! and more
dee: you should watch “vanity insanity” a documentary on various kinds of plastic surgery.. some of the ‘mistakes’ made by these doctors are horrible!!!!
ud: i *so* agree!!!!
sugalips: thanks
asma: awww! dont take it to heart yaar.. it’ll grow up (isb) and be better too
karachi wont be everything forever, just for now 
iced: thanks iced! you get well sooon ttoooo!!!
Medical tourism has been on a rise in India with the setting up of state of art private hospitals. The government of India is leaving no stones unturned in making India a global healthcare destination. Healthcare Tourism