Serbia taps Westerners for medical tourism

Serbia has begun to develop its medical tourism industry, and is offering patients who come to the country for surgery or medical services other benefits such as discovering the country's sites or visiting its numerous thermal spas. The country is well positioned for the business because of its proximity the European Union and its high standards of treatment, said its economic ministry. "We offer good quality medical services as well as competitive prices," said Renata Pindzo, an official in charge of tourism.