Healthcare firms weather crisis with overseas presences, more services
With medical tourism at a standstill, analysts see companies adapting through foreign operations, online services and collaboration agreements
Singapore
PENANG had in August barred entry for overseas visitors seeking medical treatment in a bid to contain the novel coronavirus following the arrival of three Indonesian patients seeking medical treatment at private hospitals. (see Amendment Note)
Medical tourism, once booming in the region, had come to a standstill as borders remained shut to overseas visitors seeking medical treatment.
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