Medical tourism to benefit locals in the Philippines

Dispelling concerns that the much-promoted medical tourism in the Philippines would deprive local residents of needed medical services, the Cebu City Health and Wellness Council has assured the public that medical packages offered to tourists will also be available to locals. CHWC Chairman Oscar Tuason said medical tourism would even benefit Cebuanos because the influx of foreigners will prompt hospitals to put up the latest state-of-the-art medical equipment and improve their facilities.