Dubai is one of the fastest-growing destinations for Nigerians seeking medical treatment abroad. The availability of internationally accredited specialist hospitals combined with the ease of getting medical visas to Dubai is part of the many reasons why the city remains a top choice for Nigerians looking for medical treatment abroad.
However, getting medical treatment in Dubai can be a daunting task especially for first-timers. Not to worry, in this article, we will provide you with a step by step guide on how to get medical treatment in Dubai from start to finish.
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Obtain Medical Report & Test results:
Get a medical report from your hospital in Nigeria. This will contain your medical history and diagnosis by your local doctor(s). It is also advisable to carry out as many tests as possible for a better evaluation of the ailment. The medical and test reports will then be reviewed by the Dubai doctors to give you a tentative treatment plan and cost estimates.
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Contact a Medical Tourism Agency
The next thing to do is to get in touch with a medical tourism agency. A medical tourism agency can easily help you find the best hospitals in Dubai for your medical treatment without hassle. Also, the agency would help you facilitate traveling arrangements including accommodation and transportation within Dubai.
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Select a Hospital
Once you get the list of the hospitals from the medical tourism agency, the next thing is to select your preferred hospital in Dubai for treatment. Make sure you do extensive research on each hospital (you can follow this link for a list of hospitals http://wow.gbaradi.com/ ) and find out about the doctors who will be handling your treatment.
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Apply for Visa
The medical tourism agency will guide you on steps to apply for the visa. However, if you wish to apply for the visa yourself, visit https://www.dubaivisa.net/Nigeria/index.html
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Prepare Your Budget
Prepare an extensive budget including travel fees, accommodation, and transport as well as hospital bills. Find out from the hospitals the total estimated cost including any hidden charges. It is important to have a clear idea of the total cost for the duration of the treatment and make arrangements for extra costs if necessary.
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Travel and Get Medical Treatment
You can now travel to Dubai and get the total medical treatment required to get back in a healthy shape. Get the required rest and return back home to Nigeria in good health.
Are you considering undergoing medical treatment in Dubai? Get in touch with Medvisit today. Medvisit is West Africa’s leading medical tourism agency that helps patients get medical treatment for various ailments in Dubai, India, Iran, Israel, Germany, and UK. Call us today on 08182522015 or send a mail to [email protected].