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Turkey revives tourism targeting Asian tourists

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05-Nov-17 Turkey will explore new markets in Asia to boost its health tourism industry and diversify the sector. Turkey aims to reach a significant USD7 billion in health tourism this year, according to the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council. [image: Daily Sabah]

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Vezeeta.com launches digital health solutions in Jordan

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27-Oct-17 Vezeeta.com, a digital healthcare provider in the Middle East, launched its platform for medical bookings, securing its position as the first such platform in the Middle East, allowing patients to book appointments with doctors online and on mobile. [image: Thompson Reuters Zawya].

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Iran signs EUR1.8 bn deal with UK's IHG

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24-Oct-17 Iran’s Ministry of Health signed an investment and cooperation MoU with UK’s International Hospitals Group. Based on the deal, IHG will invest EUR1.8 bn (USD2.1 bn) in the construction of a network of modern cancer treatment centers in Iran. [image: Financial Tribune]

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Pakistan: Punjab set to follow Turkish healthcare model

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14-Oct-17 Pakistan’s most populous province has adopted the Turkish approach to healthcare to develop its facilities. "We have decided to follow the Turkish healthcare model, which is the best system in the world," Shebaz Sharif, Punjab’s chief minister said. [image: Yeni Şafak]

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Global causes of blindness and distance vision impairment

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11-Oct-17 A large scale-up of eye care is needed to address avoidable vision loss, a global Imperial College study has found. Preventable vision loss due to cataract and refractive error continue to cause most cases in adults aged 50 plus. [image: The Lancet]

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