Rwanda launches healthcare platform to entice medical tourists
Rwanda is looking to establish itself as a medical tourism hub after a local start-up launched a health services booking and travel platform. Revisions to the visa regime and expanded flights for local carrier RwandAir are also expected to draw in more overseas patients. The platform, managed by Infinite Health International, the African representative of healthcare services provider Best in Class Care, offers patients immediate virtual consultations, while those with medical referrals can access care in accredited Rwandan hospitals, as well as get help with medical travel. The service also aims to give Rwandans better access to healthcare.

New drive to ease access to specialised medical care

Ordinarily, a Rwandan seeking specialized treatment abroad would go through a rigorous process. Most of them go through agents of various international hospitals who will come with a markup price while others rely on friends and family abroad to get them appointments.