250,000 People Came To Tunisia For Medical Tourism

The survey notes that medical tourism has become a significant source of currency for Tunisia, accounting for 5 percent of the country’s export services. It represents 24 percent of the turnover at private clinics, amounting to about 175 million Euros. Tunisia’s positioning close to the West, the high level of Tunisian plastic surgeons, and the relatively lower cost of surgery compared to Europe explain its attraction as a medical tourism destination. A spokesman of the Tunisian Federation of Travel Agents in ‘African Business’ said breast augmentations or liposuction are 40% to 50% cheaper than in Europe.