Medical tourism in Israel

[1] According to a report in 2013, the number of people from Eastern Europe, Cyprus and the United States seeking treatment at Israel's public and private hospitals is growing.

[4] Some seek relief for a variety of medical conditions at treatment centers and spas at the Dead Sea, a world-famous therapeutic resort.

[1] The quality of Israel’s facilities are recognized throughout the world [citation needed], with regular contacts maintained on a reciprocal basis with major medical and scientific research centers abroad.

Israel has become a major destination for residents of nearby Cyprus in need of bone marrow transplants because the procedure is not available in their home country.

[8] Sufferers of the skin disorder psoriasis also benefit from the ability to sunbathe for long periods in the area due to its position below sea level and subsequent result that many of the sun's harmful UV rays are reduced.

[9] The region's climate and low elevation have made it a popular center for several types of therapies: Mud from the Dead Sea is believed to have therapeutic benefits for skin disorders and other physical ailments.