Medical Tourism to India for Uzbekistan Patients

Uzbekistan is identified as one of the countries with serious shortage of healthcare facilities. The health system is not fully developed and there is serious imbalance when it comes to distribution of healthcare resources and personnel. Further, there is quite limited access to basic and emergency medical care services due to insecurity, distance, poor economic and social conditions, cost and the fact that many healthcare centers do not function properly. Thus, patients from Uzbekistan are opting for getting treated in India.

Previously, only the affluent population of Uzbekistan could manage to get timely treatment in other countries. With India emerging as one of the best and leading medical tourism hubs of the world, not only the affluent people but patients from all sections of society in Uzbekistan can now afford the array of treatments and have started flocking to India. Tour2india4health - as the name suggests is always ahead in fulfilling the needs of such patients and has become the most preferred healthcare related service provider for patients from Uzbekistan along with other countries. Some of the major features that place us in a better position are:

• Straight forward - uncomplicated booking procedure
• Low cost - much lower costs as compared to the cost of what it is in UK/USA
• Low risk - world's highest standards of clinical care, safety and surgical methods assured
• Lowest infection rates - Less than 0.5 percent
• Fast and efficient service - immediate treatment arranged with much lower waiting periods
• Full patient support service - 24/7 service
• No doctors' referral essential
• Specialist consultations - scans, clinical investigations and consultations at short notice
• Strive constantly to maintain the highest levels of services
• Seeking excellence in healthcare
• Simple Straight forward approach towards the client/patient
• Reactive and responsive to our clients needs
• To provide a low risk and safe environment at all times
• Maintaining the finest standards of clinical care and surgery

What is now Uzbekistan, in ancient times was a part of the predominantly Persian-speaking region of Transoxiana, with cities such as Samarkand growing rich from the Silk Road. The area was later captured by a succession of invaders including the Arab Caliphate and Turkic states such as the Gokturk Khaganate, after which it was laid waste by the Mongols. Officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, it is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world. In addition, due to its location within a series of endorheic basins, none of its rivers meet the sea. Less than 10 percent of its territory is intensively irrigated land in river valleys and oases. The rest consists of vast desert (Kyzyl Kum) and mountains.

Located in Central Asia, it is a secular, unitary constitutional republic, comprising of 12 provinces, one autonomous republic, and a capital city. Uzbekistan is bordered by five landlocked countries: Kazakhstan to the north; Tajikistan to the southeast; Kyrgyzstan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the south; and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The highest point in Uzbekistan is the Khazret Sultan, at 4,643 metres (15,233 ft) above the sea level, in the southern part of the Gissar Range in Surkhandarya Province, on the border with Tajikistan, just northwest of Dushanbe (formerly called Peak of the 22nd Congress of the Communist Party),

It is the 56th largest country in the world by area and the 42nd most populous country. With close to 65,000 servicemen, Uzbekistan possesses the largest armed forces in Central Asia. It has a diverse cultural heritage due to its history and strategic location. Its official language is Uzbek, a Turkic language written in the Latin alphabet and spoken natively by approximately 85 percent of the population. Russian language is used prevalently; it is the most widely taught second language. Islam is by far the dominant religion in Uzbekistan, as Muslims constitute 79 percent of the population while 5 percent of the population follow Russian Orthodox Christianity, and 16 percent of the population follow other religions and non-religious.

Uzbekistan has the fourth-largest gold deposits in the world. The country mines 80 tons of gold annually, which is seventh in the world. Uzbekistan's copper deposits rank tenth in the world and its uranium deposits rank twelfth. The country's uranium production ranks seventh globally; the Uzbek national gas company, Uzbekneftegas, ranks 11th in the world in natural gas production, and has an annual output of about 60 to 70 billion cubic metres (2.1-2.5 trillion cubic feet). Further, the country has significant untapped reserves of oil and gas - there are about 194 deposits of hydrocarbons in Uzbekistan, including 98 condensate and natural gas deposits and 96 gas condensate deposits.

However, with all these riches, the country lags behind when it comes to medical facilities. They fail to touch the medical standards available in countries like US and UK. The government of Uzbekistan has been trying desperately to overcome this health crisis and the deficit of medical resources. Hospitals in Uzbekistan are not fully-equipped and lack good surgeons and assistant staff. People are dying of diseases that are preventable due to limited access to good quality medical care and inadequate distribution of resources across the country. Further, there is extreme shortage of vaccines and drug supplies, poor quality of medical training and rampant corruption. All these factors are collectively the overall growth of the country.

With medical tourism rapidly gaining popularity, a large number of patients are travelling from Uzbekistan to India for various medical and surgical treatments. The main factor attracting these medical tourists is saving huge amounts of money compared to what normally they have to shell out in their own country. Moreover, many treatments and surgeries are not even available in Uzbekistan but are readily available in India at affordable costs. Majority of the treatments in India cost about as low as one tenth of what they cost in other leading nations like USA or UK. This has led to the rise in Uzbekistani citizens to come to India for their treatments.

Today India has truly positioned herself as a very promising option as the ultimate medical tourism destination. Imagine a complex medical procedure being done by the most adept surgeons and at prices as low as one-tenth of what it costs in other leading nations. That's India! India has some of the best qualified professionals in each and every medical sphere, and this fact has now been identified and widely accepted by people across the globe. Right from quality of services, array of procedures and treatment options, availability of top-notch infrastructure and skilled manpower to perform even the most complicated medical procedure, to zero waiting time - the list of advantages goes on. Some of the factors that are drawing the attention of these medical tourists are:

• Expert physicians and specialists with national and international experience
• Usage of cutting edge technology matching global benchmarks
• Highly trained nurses/paramedics and assistant staff
• Low or zero waiting period
• Rejuvenation and recreational programmes for patients
• Huge costs benefits as compared to other countries

As a medical tourism destination, India maintains not only a strong accreditation system, but also a large number of accredited facilities. India offers world class medical facilities, at par with any of the western countries, competitive prices for treatments along with patient friendly ambience, making India a very lucrative destination. So if you or your loved ones have been suggested a complex procedure or any other treatment, India would obviously be the best decision.

All leading and recognized hospitals in India have invested a lot in technology and operative techniques as newer and newer technologies are being adopted on a regular basis here. Thus, complicated heart surgeries, cancer cure and surgeries, neurosurgeries and even general surgeries are handled by using high-end technology for safe and better outcomes, to minimize complications, enable faster recovery and reduce the length of hospital stay. Thus, all these advantages prove that India is totally equipped and matured when it comes to being a medical tourism destination; so you can stay assured of getting the best in India.

1. Free second opinion - Serious illnesses or any kind of discomfort related to our health bring along a lot of anxiety and doubts in our minds; be it about the diagnosis or about the proficiency of the doctor. To get your minds cleared of this dilemma, we can arrange for a free second opinion through our empanelled hospitals and doctors/surgeons. This certainly boosts and reinforces the trust between us.

2. Clinical camps - In order to create awareness about various health issues as well as to provide free and easily accessible services, clinical camps are organized. There are doctors and paramedics in these camps, who can guide you in detail about various illnesses and also about the right course of treatment, lifestyle and dietary changes that you need to take.

3. Special packages - Another significant factor that worries patients while choosing a treatment destination is whether they will be able to bear the cost of the treatments. We are here to ensure that patients are happy and supremely satisfied with the pricing of the treatments and procedures, they are looking for. We offer tailor-made packages keeping in mind that patients are coming from all economic sections of the society.

4. Language Assistance - There should be no communication gap between the doctor and the patients. Therefore, it is very crucial issue as health issues need to be communicated accurately and in a very detailed manner. So it is very important that the medical staff is capable of comprehending what the patient is trying to communicate. In case there are any interruptions, we look after this issue by arranging expert translators/interpreters so that your requirement reaches the doctor properly and vice versa.

5. Follow up services - Timely follow up is extremely vital for speedy recovery. Without proper follow up, the procedure is considered incomplete. This phase is vital both for the patient as well as the doctor/surgeon otherwise it's a failure on both sides. We ensure that there are no interruptions in the follow up phase, by arranging for follow up services even after the patient is back in his own country.

6. Quick visa assistance - We have 24/7 visa assistance staff to take care of all your queries and needs related to visa. We understand that every health issue has its own amount of urgency. So, we do our best to keep the process simple and hassle free for you so that there is no time wastage and you receive the required treatment on time.

7. Special food - Every treatment and procedure comes along with its own dietary restrictions. We make sure that the food served to you meets these restrictions so that you enjoy a speedy recovery. Customized diet plans are proffered keeping in individual requirements for safe and better outcomes.

Choosing the perfect hospital for any treatment is big leap of faith and trust for any person. For better understanding between patients and healthcare personnel, the warmth and hospitality of Indian hospitals play a major role in choosing India as a healthcare destination. Apart from the Corporate Hospitals, our network also envelops the Multi-specialty Nursing Homes, branded clinics, Trust Hospitals and economy hospitals, where treatments are much more affordable. Our network of hospitals is spread across 15 cities of India with 24/7 support and logistics services at hand in all the cities. Based on the medical reports of the patients, our health experts recommend them to the most appropriate facility for their medical management. The recommendation also takes into consideration the financial aspect of the patient's family, air connectivity from the patient's home town, the destination of the medical treatment and the duration that a patient would be required to stay in India.

We understand that the above factors vary from patient to patient and we make sure that each patient's requirements are met, so that the patient and his/her family can take a quick decision. This makes it further viable for the patients coming from all socio-economic sections to get quality healthcare. Following are some of the Corporate Hospitals, Clinics and other hospitals associated with Tour2india4health Consultants, where our friends from Uzbekistan can get the best possible medical treatment.

Tour2india4health Consultants has always been enthusiastically involved in introducing latest techniques that are being adopted by the Indian healthcare system. By doing this we ensure that our international friends get nothing but the best for their health. As India's healthcare system is getting updated each year with newer and innovative technologies, we too modernize ourselves so that we can look after your needs in the best way possible. Some of the milestones we have achieved, which are worth mentioning are:

• High Frequency Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer
• Single Hole Surgery for Weight Loss
• Percutaneous Laser Spine Surgery
• High Flex Knee Replacement Surgery
• Gamma Knife for Brain Tumors
• Cyberknife for Complex Cancers

Not only access to quality healthcare facilities is important, but also the quality and expertise of medical personnel. As India is increasingly becoming the most sought after medical tourism destination, the doctors and surgeons in India are working stringently to hone their skills and adopt new technologies. Renowned mostly for its cost-effective treatments methodologies and surgical procedures, along with best standards in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Nephrology, Oncology and Neurosurgery, India has some of the best skilled healthcare professionals. The fact that India homes some of the most adept and qualified healthcare professionals in each and every sphere of medical science, has been recognized and well-appreciated by the world.

Tour2india4health Consultants makes sure that you are attended by the best doctors/surgeons India has. We have more than 5000 surgeons and physicians from every arena of healthcare, empanelled with us. We have taken the responsibility of lessening the backlog that exists in the healthcare systems of many countries. We aim at doing our best to bridge the gap that exists between the suffering patients and the required treatments; to help you access world-class tertiary healthcare services existing in India. Given below are the links through which you can view the profiles of the some of our top surgeons and physicians -

• Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Cosmetic Surgeons
• Detists
• Opthalmologist
• IVF Experts
• Oncologist
• Cardiologist
• Urologist
• Neurologist
• Pediatric Surgeons
• Laparoscopy Surgeons
• General Surgeons
• Bariatric Surgeons

Process flow of coming to India for surgery and medical treatment

The process of coming to India for successful and economically priced medical treatment is not at all that complicated. The process begins with the patient sending his/her query and medical history through email or by discussing the medical condition over a phone call with a healthcare manager. The reports and the case are then meticulously studied by our senior surgeons/physicians for a detailed medical opinion, which is then conveyed to the patient so that the patient can understand and plan the next steps accordingly. As a mandatory protocol, all reports are studied and reviewed by not less than three experts for unbiased comprehensive medical opinions. After this, the patient can come to India on pre-decided dates. Additionally, we assist our patients from Uzbekistan in getting medical visa approval plus we also arrange all logistic and travel related requirements. You can find more details in the Step-by-Step Guide for better understanding of the process.

• Fill in the recommended application form, should be signed by the passport holder and nobody else. The signature of the passport holder must tally with that in the passport or else the holder must sign in the presence of the Visa Officer.
• Enclose a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, which becomes valid only 10 days after the inoculation.
• Enclose confirmed air tickets to India and onward or return, as applicable.
• Enclose two recent passport size (37 mm x 37 mm) photographs. One photo must be affixed on the Visa application form on the space provided and the other must be attached to the application Form.
• Enclose a valid Uzbekistan Re-Entry Permit or permit for onward destination on the passport.
• Enclose a national passport of sufficient validity with one full blank page for endorsement of Visa.
• Enclose a copy of Uzbekistan Dependent/Alien's Pass for all Non-Uzbekistan normally domiciled in Uzbekistan.
• Copy of Dependent/Aliens Pass, as evidence of residence in Uzbekistan (applicable to resident Non-Uzbekistan foreign nationals only)

The applicant has to be personally present in Uzbekistan while applying for visa.

A medical category visa may be issued under the following conditions:

1. The Indian Missions/Posts abroad may scrutinize the medical documents very carefully and satisfy themselves about the bonafide purpose for which medical visa is being requested.
2. Mission may also check that the applicant has sought preliminary medical advice from his country of origin/country of residence and he has been advised to opt for specialized medical treatment. In case the foreign national desires to go for treatment under the Indian system of Medicines, his case may also be considered.
3. This type of visa should be granted for seeking medical attendance only in recognized and specialized hospitals/treatment centers in the country. Although non-exhaustive, the following ailments would be taken into primary consideration; serious ailments like neurological disorders; ophthalmic disorders; heart related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantations; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc. The basic idea would be that the mission may check the urgency factor related to the need of the medical tourist.

The initial period for such a visa may be up to a period of one year or the period of treatment whichever less, which can be extended for a further period of one year, by the State Government/FRROs (Foreigners Regional Registration Offices), on the production of medical certificate/advice from the reputed/recognized/specialized hospitals in the country. Any further extension will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs only on the recommendations of the State Government/FRROs supported by appropriate medical documents. Such visa will be valid for maximum three entries in a year but state government/FRROs may allow one additional entry in case of emergency.

Today, India is a global health tourism destination, with medical tourism growing by 30 percent each year. India's healthcare sector has achieved an enormous boom over the years. While in India, you can surely explore your treatment options with us to get rid of your health issues. As you come to India for medical treatment, we make certain that you get an immediate appointment from the concerned doctors/surgeons, with the help of our assistant staff, who are there to provide you 24/7 hours of medical assistance, look after your accommodation, airport pick up, inland conveyance facility for moving to and fro between the hospital and, medical lodging at the hospital premises, access to internationally trained doctors/surgeons, JCI recognized medical staff, hygienic food and recreation facilities like holiday tours at renowned Indian resorts.

So, patients from Uzbekistan suffering from serious health disorders, looking for urgent and affordable medical care in India are requested to send their medical case details by filling out enquiry form