International Conference & Exhibition on Health Tourism October 2015: Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala, India

Welcome to God’s Own Country The state with the highest Human Development Index in India HDI in Kerala ahead of Russia, Malaysia, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia Highest Literacy Rate in India Highest Life Expectancy in India Healthiest Sex ratio in the country Low infant mortality rates – the world’s first ‘Baby Friendly State’ Very low rural-urban divide Low levels of poverty

Indian Medical Tourism – a $ 3 Billion industry Annual growth rate of 30% 3,00,000 medical travelers expected to travel to India in 2015 (estimated figures) One tenth of treatment cost when compared to US & UK Alternative medicine, bone-marrow transplant, cardiac bypass, eye surgery and hip replacement, heart surgery, hip resurfacing - most popular in India Option of telemedicine to continue treatment Indian Health Tourism Industry

Compare Value Proposition Treatment ( Cost In USD ) USUKSingaporeThailandIndia Heart Surgery100,00040,00015,00014,0005,000 Bone Marrow Transplant 250,000290,000150,00062,00030,000 Liver Transplant 300,000200,000140,00075,00045,000 Knee Replacement 48,00050,00025,0008,0006,000 Approximate figures

Kerala: The Right Choice Internationally comparable social development indices + A well developed and internationally acclaimed tourism industry + A favorably placed national health tourism industry

Kerala: The Evolving Hub Of Health Tourism By 2020 Advanced hospitals with world class medical care Facilities comparable with any western country Well qualified, specialized and experienced doctors Trained paramedical staff and technicians Competitive costs for packages of medical treatment Excellent international connectivity - 4 international airports Moderate weather throughout the year Low language barriers Well developed tourism industry High quality resorts and hotels Ideal locations for rejuvenation

 Present The Fifth Edition Of October 2015 Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala Confederation of Indian Industry

Kerala Health Tourism is a high profile initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Hospitality & Tourism Sector in Kerala. Kerala Health Tourism held in partnership with the Government of Kerala has been a resounding success since 2006.

Create awareness about Kerala as a Health Tourism destination internationally by 2020 Assemble all stakeholders together in a single platform Showcase Healthcare & Tourism products and services to the overseas delegations Enhance business linkages Chart action plan towards the upliftment of Health Tourism in Kerala Objectives

International speakers Hospital visits Expert presentations & in-depth discussions Exhibition of products and services by leading healthcare practitioners and tourism operators Highlights

Shri Oommen Chandy, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Kerala will inaugurate the event. Mr P K Kunhalikutty, Minister for Industries and Information Technology, Government of Kerala will be the Guest of honour.

Conference: Topics Of Discussion Policy Initiatives to promote Health Tourism Quality and Accreditations Target markets and marketing strategies Current challenges in international patient management The future of Health Tourism: 5 years and beyond Sustainable Tourism for Sustainable Development.

The Way Forward Launch Medical Value Traveller Portal Study “The Future of Health Tourism: 5 Years & Beyond” Launch Kerala Health Mart Move on a 5 year mission mode for the state to become India’s healthcare hub