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Medical Tourism in Philippines
MEDICAL TOURISM IN PHILIPPINES

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About Philippines…………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ………………………………………………………….. 3
Geography ……………………………………………………………. 3
Climate………………………………………………………….............4
Population ……………………………………………………………...4
Language ……………………………………………………………….4
Currency………………………………………………………………...4
Religion…………………………………………………………………4
Culture and Society……………………………………………………..4

Tourism in Philippines ……………………………………………………… 5
Tourism statistics……………………………………………………….5
Famous tourist destinations…………………………………………….6
Events…………………………………………………………………..8

Healthcare system in Philippines……………………………………………..9

Medical Tourism …………………………………………………………… 10 Medical Tourism in Philippines …………………………………….. 10 Top Hospitals for Medical Tourism in the Philippines……………… 13 Popular medical tourism procedures available in Philippines………….14 Wellness centres………………………………………………………..17 Cost comparison………………………………………………………...18 Entry and Exit Requirements to the Philippines………………………...18 Statistics of Medical Tourism in the Philippines………………………..19 Inclusions of a Philippines ' Medical Tourism Package…………………19

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………..21

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ABOUT PHILIPPINES
INTRODUCTION
The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is bounded on the east by the Philippine Sea. An archipelago comprising 7,107 islands, the Philippines has the 5th longest coastline in the world.. The Philippines has abundant natural resources such as fertile lands, diverse flora and fauna, extensive coastlines and rich mineral deposits, and is also known for its rich Agriculture. The Philippines is a country that contains a myriad of



Bibliography: www.google.com www.wikipedia.com www.tourism.gov.p tourism-philippines.com www.health-tourism.com/philippines-medical-tourism s

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