Apart from its usual share of tourists, Cyprus also aims to attract medical tourism.
Quality of Healthcare
Seeing how the Republic of Cyprus is a highly advanced, modern country in every respect, it should not come as a surprise that the nation’s healthcare system and its institutions are of very good quality. Such is their quality, in fact, that the population of Cyprus is considered one of the healthiest in the Mediterranean area. Many doctors and members of their medical staff have had their training abroad, often in renowned medical schools.
The Cypriot government has plans of actively promoting the idea of medical tourism to the island, an idea that has already gained some popularity. As the fees and prices for treatments and other services are comparatively low, relative to their standard, this is definitely a sensible approach.
Many other countries which are similarly popular with tourists as Cyprus have been reaping the benefits of medical tourism for a number of years now. Moreover, the tourism industry is currently working out a general strategy to attract even more visitors to the island and help to revive the weakened economy.Cyprus has continuously upgraded the quality of healthcare facilities and opened several new, specialized clinics for treatments that had previously to be performed abroad. Nowadays, even complex operations, such as open heart surgery, can be taken care of in the country.
Healthcare Infrastructure
The average expat will, of course, not think too much about how the country can benefit from its healthcare system and rather worry whether they are in good hands. They definitely are. Doctors, clinics and hospitals abound in Cyprus and its large expat-friendly municipalities. There is a choice between public and private healthcare institutions, both of which are of similar quality.
Emergency care is always provided free of charge in government hospitals. Short-term visitors from EU countries who have a European Health Insurance Card can also lay claim to free essential care during their stay.
You should look into buying international health insurance with coverage in Cyprus or consult one of the local insurance companies on the island. Alternatively, you can discuss your inclusion in a company healthcare scheme with your future employer.
