Medical Tourism

Lately, the Philippines is known for the “cheap” medical cost that their medical institutions can offer. They call it “Medical Tourism”. Well, if we compare it to the U.S. and other first world countries, there is really a big difference. But don’t you know that majority of the Filipinos does not enjoy the quality service and medicines that these medical institutions can offer?! The reason for this is simply because; quality medical services and medications are only offered by private hospitals in which Filipinos cannot afford. I hope this would be a wake-up call for Filipino doctors, for them to prioritize the needs of their fellowmen rather than the rich foreigners.

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