Mangaluru hospital sees steady rise in medical tourism

March 3, 2017

Mangaluru, March 03, 2017: A hospital in Mangaluru has become a popular destination for international patients seeking medical treatments. Owing to the fact that Mangaluru based KMC Hospital offers world class treatments and serves as a single window for seamless and specialized medical care for overseas patients and their families, the hospital has seen a sharp increase in the inflow of International patients.

Over the past 10 months, KMC has catered to over 100 international patients arriving from countries such as the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Kenya, United Kingdom and the United States.

Apart from providing world class medical assistance, the hospital has a dedicated specialized team who look into all aspects of patient care management i.e. pre-arrival requirements like VISA, appointments, accommodation, airport pick-up and drop facilities.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sagir Siddiqui, Unit Head, said, “KMC Hospital has always set benchmarks in patient care, clinical research protocols and healthcare delivery systems. High International patient traffic is testimony to KMC’s constant endeavor to provide world-class patient care and maintain highest standards in healthcare delivery systems. Our assistance is not limited to treatments alone but we provide array of benefits to overseas patients. The Specialized care and state of the art facilities that KMC Hospital has to offer has been highly appreciated specifically for its Bone & Spine care, Renal Science, Hip and Knee replacement procedure’s, Cardiac Sciences, Haemato Oncology , Neuro & Uro Science, Liver & Digestive Diseases to name a few.”

KMC Hospital offers 360 degree approach to patient satisfaction which includes world class amenities, ethical practices, latest technology, pool of expert and specialized doctors, patient friendly facilities, world class infrastructure and treatments. Additionally, the Hospital also provides post assistance like Insurance, Embassy and legal help, local SIM card, forex and travel assistance. These factors contribute in making the Hospital a favorable and preferred destination for medical tourism in coastal belt of Karnataka.

Medical Tourism Growth in India

India has emerged as the most preferred destination for healthcare treatment in the world, the cost of taking treatment in India is just 60-70% than the similar treatment/procedure done in USA & European countries. More over India provides best skilled doctors & nurses, state of art infrastructure and facilities in nutshell, the medical care in India is one of the best in the world.

As healthcare turns costlier in developed countries, India's medical tourism market is expected to grow more than double in size from USD 3 billion at present to around USD 8 billion by 2020. Even the Indian Government is promoting medical tourism and wellness as this will be a major contributor to the economy and healthcare industry.

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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