Medical Tourism in Ghana: A History
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چکیده
Medical tourism can be defined as the process of travelling outside an individual’s country to another seek medical care. The current research studies in Ghana historically, focusing on Korle Bu Teaching hospital Accra and Komfo Anokye Hospital Kumase. Using a qualitative approach, study provides historical argument continuities discontinuities Ghana. Indeed, has undergone several transitions over time. To emphasize, contribution thoroughly discussed evolution Ghana, pull push factors tourism, its impact local health systems need further promote it. concludes among other things that improvement facilities, personnel equipment will enhance prospects country.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Kaleidoscope History
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2062-2597']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17107/kh.2022.25.4-2