The Next Normal: Medical Tourism Post Covid-19

Sherene Azli, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)

25-Aug-20 11:00

The Next Normal: Medical Tourism Post Covid-19

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Malaysia has reopened its international borders to healthcare travellers, but with it comes stringent SOPs to ensure patient and visitor safety. CEO of Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) Sherene Azli runs us through these latest measures, and provides insights into reviving medical tourism here this year - the year that was supposed to showcase Malaysia as “The World’s Healthcare Marvel”.

Produced by: Audrey Raj

Presented by: Freda Liu

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