Hi, Latest happening in Medical Value Travel 19th - 25th April
On Day 1, experts discuss on multiple aspects of India’s health track priorities
PANJIM: The first day of 2nd Health Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency currently underway at Bambolim, saw multiple brainstorming sessions on various aspects revolving around the three priorities of India’s G20 Health track.
In response to the rising costs of health care in the U.S., Americans are increasingly heading to Mexico for dental work, prescription pickups and other medical needs.
Chinese medical tourism zone reports rise in patients
In the first two months of this year, the zone reported 34,651 visitors – a year-on-year rise of 37.2 per cent, compared with January and February 2022.
Q1. The word “malaria” comes from which two medieval Italian words?
Dirty water
Evil insect
Painful breathing
Bad air
Q2. Which of the following can repel mosquitoes?
Banana
Chilli
Citronella
Garlic
Answers to all these questions are given at the end of this email.
Quote of the Week
Upcoming Days
🌎 25th April, World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among African children.
🇮🇱 26th April, Independence Day (In lieu) - Israel
The day’s celebrations are however always preceded by ‘Yom Hazikaron,’ which is the day the Israelis remember the soldiers who fought for their nation’s independence.
🇹🇿 26th April, Union Day - Tanzania
Every 26th of April, Tanzanians commemorate Union Day. On April 26, 1964, then independent states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar agreed to merge and form a political union. The merger created the United Republic of Tanzania.
🇸🇱 27th April, Independence Day - Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s known for the white-sand beaches lining the Freetown Peninsula. The capital city, Freetown, commemorates the nation’s slave-trade history with the Cotton Tree landmark and King’s Yard Gate.
🇿🇦 27th April, Freedom Day - South Africa
Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa celebrated on 27 April. It celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994
🌎 28th April, World Day for Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated annually on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
🌎 30th April, Vietnam Reunification Day
Reunification Day, Victory Day, Liberation Day, or the official name Day of Southern Liberation for National Reunification is a public holiday in Vietnam that marks the event when North Vietnamese and Việt Cộng forces captured Saigon on 30 April 1975. This signalled the end of the Vietnam War.
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Answers of the Quiz
Ans 1 : (d) Bad air
Ans 2 : (c) Citronella
SimplifyMVT brings to you a weekly roundup of all the important happenings, news, and stories from the Medical Tourism Industry around the world. The Weekly MVT Capsule will simplify news for you to stay updated. In this edition, we cover news featuring from 19th - 25th April.