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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-06-30
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[01] HEALTH MINISTER - MEDICAL TOURISM
[01] HEALTH MINISTER - MEDICAL TOURISM
The Ministry of Health and the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) are
set to announce a strategic plan to promote medical tourism in Cyprus.
In statements after a meeting with the CTO leadership, the Minister of
Health Christos Patsalides said that the plan concerning grants for the
accreditation of private hospitals has already been completed and it is
expected to be announced in due time.
Grants could reach up to 70 per cent of the cost, the Minister
explained, adding that the plan will address the Arab and European
markets. He added that interest is also expressed by Russian
investors.
The Minister said that "in times of economic crisis, we must find ways
to expand our services but also to promote new products which will
highlight Cyprus strategic geographical location in providing services.
Patsalides talked about the need to attract health tourism through
incentives and better promotion of local services.
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