Healthcare

Turkey is not only a well-known medical tourism destination but also a country with an advanced healthcare system. The quality of medicine there can be compared with that of the USA and Israel. About 80% of the Turkish citizens' expenses on healthcare are covered by Universal Health Insurance. It is a state-funded national healthcare plan. We have prepared a detailed guide on the Turkish healthcare system, prices for medical services in the country, and the availability of Turkish healthcare for expats.

Vladlena Baranova

Malta has an excellent healthcare system, with treatment that can be accessed via public and private facilities. The country has the lowest percentage of unmet medical examination needs in the EU according to the Health at a Glance 2022 report.

Julia Loko

The healthcare system of Grenada is one of the best in the Caribbean. There are more than 30 medical facilities in the country, including public acute care hospitals and medical stations. Primary care is free, but getting a private healthcare plan is still better. Learn more about healthcare options available for residents and foreigners in Grenada.

Lyle Julien

The Greek healthcare system is a mix of a National Health System, compulsory social insurance, and private healthcare. Public health care includes around 130 general and specialised hospitals, 200 primary health care centres, and 1,500 rural medical surgeries. Let’s look more closely at what Greece's health care system is like and who is eligible to use it.

Julia Loko

The UAE healthcare system is ranked in the top-50 in the world. Average life expectancy in the UAE is 80 years — only 4 years less than in Japan and Switzerland, which are world leaders in terms of life expectancy. Let us discuss how the healthcare system in the UAE works, how much medical services cost and who needs health insurance.

Zlata Erlach

Maltese medicine has a good level of service, which complies with the standards of the EU, but it costs lower than in some other EU countries such as Germany and France. At the same time, Malta’s healthcare costs are around 10% of the GDP. It’s quite a lot: in comparison, in Europe Germany has the highest costs — about 12,8%; and the lowest — Luxembourg with 5,8%. Let’s observe the Maltese healthcare system, how it works and how to get treatment if you’re a foreigner.

Julia Loko

The Portugal healthcare system consists of 238 hospitals, 127 of which are private. Most hospitals provide services to patients in Portuguese and English. Free treatment in Portugal is available to all residents who contribute to the Social Security Fund and pregnant women, children and pensioners. Learn more about the features of Portuguese medicine and how to get quality treatment in the country.

Eymi Castro

About 14 million people travel across borders annually for medical reasons, usually targeting countries with world-class healthcare systems. Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore consistently rank among the top destinations due to their high-quality medical technologies and renowned hospitals. Learn which country to choose for medical tourism and future relocation.

Alevtina Kalmuk