Despite its very short history, the modern state of Israel has reached the status of one of the most developed nations in the world. The medicine in the country is at a very high level and attracts many medical tourists. Medical tourism is part of the tourism industry where patients travel to another country in order to get treatment or have procedures and operations.

The popularity of Israel as such a destination is growing fast. According to some statistical data the country attracts more than 15,000 people a year that bring in revenues of more than 40 million dollars annually. The medical industry in the state is known for good climate- pleasant and stable during the year, good natural resources- connected with the healing process, cutting edge technology and procedure, good natural and other attractions that patients also would want to see.

The Israeli state takes actions in order to popularize its medical capabilities. The Ministry of Tourism creates special programs in order to promote and attract people who would like to be treated and have their recovery in the country. The state also actively invests in building and maintaining very good quality facilities and equipment. Many innovative operations as well as international research projects and conferences take place in Israel.

The Dead Sea and its resorts are a very popular destination connected the therapeutic features of the water there. Despite the political and cultural tensions many patients come from neighboring Muslim states in the Middle East- Pakistan, Jordan, Iraq and Iran. Also, many people come from Eastern and Western Europe as well as from the US to have their treatment there.

Among the most popular medical procedures that people come to have in Israel are bone marrow transplants, heart surgery, catheterization, oncological and neurological treatments, car and other accident rehabilitations and others. Most are attracted by the relatively lower costs of treatment in the country as well the availability of some procedures.

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