- "Colombia: A Dynamic Economy "
EIU (Market Indicators & Forecasts) -
"The system used for the electronic processing of medical records
is more advanced than in many parts of the world"
Kenneth W. Bleakley, Fonemed president -
"It is wonderful to know Colombia, which has the same level of service as
U.S. but at a better price "
Kendis Gibson, CBS correspondent - "I was surprised by the doctors level of education and the way
of treating the patient" Jacqueline Madrigal
American Apparel -
"I feel that if you are operating here, success is assured.
I can really support people to come for medical treatment"
Jacqueline Madrigal, American Apparel
Colombia, a potential health service provider in Curacao
Bogota, December 10th (Pxp).- A total of 14 Colombian health institutions specialized in cardiology, cancerology, ophthalmology, dentistry, neurology bariatric surgery and executive medical examinations will be in Curacao, on December 11-12, presenting their export health service portfolio.
Within the framework of the first Colombian health fair that will be held in the Curacao Hilton Hotel; participating entities will provide the attendees all information on treatments, medical centers, and services in general around the exporting offering of the country in this area.
This event will begin on December 11th between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, and on December 12th between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The first Colombian health fair will be carried out Curacao by invitation of PROCOLOMBIA, and supported by Avianca. The companies that will be participating include Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Promotora Medica Las Américas, Fundación Cardiovascular, Hospital San Ignacio, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Fundación Abood Shaio, Sonrisas Factory S.A.S, Centro Oftalmológico Carriazo, Hospital Departamental Santa Sofía de Caldas, Clínica Colsanitas, Fundación Santa Fe, FOSCAL, Prisma Salud Oral and Coomeva Medicina Prepagada.
Colombian health institutions have reached global recognition with their state of the art technology, skilled staff, personal service, excellent timely service, and competitive prices.
Within the ranking of the World Health Organization (WHO), Colombia is in the first position among Latin American countries with respect to the global performance of health systems and in position 22 at a world level. This guarantees that every day, more foreigners choose national institutions for surgical procedures.
Within the exportable offering of health services, the country has highly skilled and renowned professionals because of their contributions and innovations in medical science, as well as the highly complex surgeries performed.
International patients and travelers have selected Colombia for specialized medical treatment, because of its geographic location and air connectivity. In the case of Curacao, where the Colombian Health Fair is held, there are currently five weekly flights connecting with Colombia.
The visitors of the fair will have the chance to participate in the raffle of a round trip to Colombia via Avianca, with an executive medical examination at one of the prestigious Colombian medical institutions.