Rise of Medical Tourism in El Salvador

In the first six months of the year the income generated from this activity grew by 26.6% compared to the same period in 2013.

Monday, August 25, 2014

"... In the first half of 2014 10,338 people came into the country for medical treatment, generating $12,145,969 million in foreign exchange ... This represents an increase of 19.6% and 26.6% respectively when compared with the same period in 2013, when the amount of people who came was 8646 and revenue was $9,595,313."

From a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador:

"... August 20 2014.- Today the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Jose Napoleon Duarte Durán made important advances related to Medical Tourism in El Salvador as part of the inauguration of a medical center which is a pioneer in the field of rejuvenation treatments.

He confirmed that on September 7 more hospitals will be accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities International (AAAASFI), giving a total of 16 certified hospitals in the country, positioning the country in second place as having the most certified medical centers in Central America after Costa Rica.

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El Salvador: Ambulatory Surgical Clinics Certified

January 2014

There are now eight clinics dedicated to small outpatient surgery with international accreditation, strengthening the country's position as a medical tourism destination.  

Zaldivar Clinic and Day Surgery Center are the two new hospitals accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities International (AAAASFI).

Advances in Medical Tourism in El Salvador

November 2013

With the certification obtained by the Nuestra Señora de la Paz hospital the country has six internationally accredited hospitals.

From a press release by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador:

Medical Tourism is gaining ground in our country, an area in which officials from the Ministry of Tourism and the Salvadoran Tourism Corporation are seeking to position El Salvador as a sustainable and competitive destination.

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