Post on 09-Jun-2020
HEALTH TOURISM IN HUNGARYRiga 2018
MIKE WALLACEMedical Tourism ExpertHealth Tourism Directoriate
HUNGARY
THERMAL SPRINGS AND BALNEOTHERAPY IN EUROPE
THERMAL WATER IN EUROPE
The value of the geothermal
gradient 1.5 times the worldwide
average
Thermal water or medicinal water can be found in 80% of
the country
FACTS ABOUT THE WATER
1453 springs98 accredited spas40 health spa hotels
Thermal water: min temperature of 86 °F/30°C or higher at thesource of the spring
Mineral water: contains at least 1000 mg per litre of minerals or rare elements
Medicinal water: mineral water with a scientifically proved healing effect
IMPORTANT HUNGARIAN SPA DESTINATIONS
TWO THOUSAND YEARS OF HISTORY ROMANS / TURKS / 19th & 20 th CENTURIES
HUNGARIAN THERMAL TOURISM
Historical spas from different centuries
Public and private spas clinics offering evidence based medical treatments
Budapest the city of spas (123 natural springs)
Spa Towns and resorts
Open-air thermal aqua parks
Spa parties, ’SPATIES’ night bathing- thermal experiences
LAKE HÉVIZ
The largest biologically active, natural medicinal water in the world
410 litres/sec. of 40 °C
The water in the lake changes every three and a half days maintaining its cleanliness
Traditional Hévíz Therapy brand
Famous rehabilitation hospital and medical spa hotels
Treatment for rheumatic and other muscularskeletaldiseases
TOVÁBBI NÖVEKEDÉS A KONFERENCIÁK SZÁMÁBAN
BALNEOTHERAPY IN HUNGARY
Balneotherapy is suitable for:
Musculoskeletal diseases & chronic degenerativelocomotor diseases
Rehabilitation after accidents or orthopaedic surgery
Neurological diseases
Metabolic and circulatory diseases
Respiratory system diseases
Stress relief
Gynaecological- fertility treatment in Harkány
Skin (psoriasis) treatments - Harkány and Hajdúszoboszló
Balneotherapy (from Latin: Balneum –bath)
Treatment program: 14-21 days
Treatments prescribed by a doctor
3 – 4 treatments per day (thermalwater combined with Physiotherapy,Hydrotherapy Electrotherapy, Mud packing Inhalation)
Traction bath
Rehabilitation in water
HOW DOES BALNEOTHERAPY WORK?
3-4 treatments a day Medical Support Physiotherapy Heat packs (mud) Rehab massage Electrotherapy Hydrotherapy Inhalation Relaxing in thermal water Healthy diet Healthy environment
BENEFITS OF BALNEOTHERAPY
OUR MEDICAL TOURISM STRUCTURE
Invasive
Intensive Rehabilitation
Balneotherapy Rehabilitation & Spa Treatments
Prevention and Wellness
Hospitals and clinics: Dentistry Orthopaedics Plastic surgery Eye Intensive physical rehabilitation Cardio rehab Diagnostics
Spas and Spa Hotels: Balneotherapy rehabilitation Lifestyle & Disease Prevention programs
(Alternative therapies, classical spa treatments)
Detox/fasting & weight-loss programs Destress programs Classical beauty programs
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MEDICAL TOURISM IN HUNGARY
World famous dental services Modern, first class clinics, hospitals, rehabiliation
centers Exciting integrated tourism experiences Central location in Europe (international airports:
Budapest, Hévíz, Debrecen) No waiting lists Excellent price/value ratio Good language skills International standard of infrastructure High level of medical training Staff & doctors with international experience
THE FUTURE
Our aim: to be the Leading Health Tourism Destination in Central Europe:
Investing and raising the quality of our service and product delivery
Launching our National Health Tourism standards and accreditation system
Expanding our international accredited facilities (JCI, Temos, EuropeSpa, TÜV)
Launching our national treatment website & help center
THANK YOU!
michaelwallace@mtu.gov.hu