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Medical tourism Mauritius

Updated 1037 GMT (1837 HKT) February 2, 2016

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The island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, is known for its stunning beaches, which have made it a popular destination for tourists.
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The island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, is known for its stunning beaches, which have made it a popular destination for tourists.
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The government is now entering the lucrative medical tourism market, with a focus on high-value treatments such as cosmetic surgery.
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The government is now entering the lucrative medical tourism market, with a focus on high-value treatments such as cosmetic surgery.
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Mauritius is upgrading its medical infrastructure through new facilities such as the Apollo Bramwell Hospital - and its cutting edge Aesthetic Centre.<br /><br />The island is also pursuing a recruitment drive of foreign doctors and surgeons.
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Mauritius is upgrading its medical infrastructure through new facilities such as the Apollo Bramwell Hospital - and its cutting edge Aesthetic Centre.

The island is also pursuing a recruitment drive of foreign doctors and surgeons.
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Dr. Javed Dawreeawo, a plastic surgeon operating in Plaines Wilhelms district, says he is seeing increasing visitor numbers from Europe and Asia.
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Dr. Javed Dawreeawo, a plastic surgeon operating in Plaines Wilhelms district, says he is seeing increasing visitor numbers from Europe and Asia.
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With relatively low costs and an existing tourist base, experts suggest Mauritius could mimic regional rival South Africa in offering 'Safari and surgery' - casual beauty procedures packaged with conventional tourist experiences.
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With relatively low costs and an existing tourist base, experts suggest Mauritius could mimic regional rival South Africa in offering 'Safari and surgery' - casual beauty procedures packaged with conventional tourist experiences.
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Mauritius had an estimated 16,000 medical tourists last year, up from 1,000 in 2005. But it has some way to go to challenge heavyweights of the industry such as Thailand, which receives over one million each year.
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Mauritius had an estimated 16,000 medical tourists last year, up from 1,000 in 2005. But it has some way to go to challenge heavyweights of the industry such as Thailand, which receives over one million each year.
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