Hi, Latest happening in Medical Value Travel - 9th - 15th Feb.
‘Heal in India’ to be the mantra for G20 summit
Nagpur: Technological backup, skilled manpower, affordable medical care, tourist destinations, low-cost transport and quality accommodation make India a favourite destination for medical tourism.
Bengaluru’s medical tourism rebounds to pre-Covid levels
The number of patients from foreign countries coming to Bengaluru for treatment has bounced back to pre-Covid levels, according to major hospital chains.
Q1. Tobacco causes _______ of cancer deaths around the world.
13%
22%
30%
41%
Q2. Which of the viruses below causes cancer resulting from chronic infection?
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV)
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Answer B & C
Answers to all these questions are given at the end of this email.
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Upcoming Days
🇺🇬 16th February, Archbishop Janani Luwum Day - Uganda
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day is observed every February 16 in Uganda. The day recognizes the pivotal contributions of Janani Luwum, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda.
🇬🇲 18th February, Independence Day - Gambia
Gambia Independence Day is celebrated on February 18 to mark the anniversary of The Gambia's liberation from the British Empire. After centuries of colonization and exploitation, The Gambia finally gained the right to self-governance on February 18, 1965.
🇮🇳 19th February, Chahtrapati Shivaji Jayanti - India
The celebration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti was started by Mahatma Phule in the year 1870. Shiv Jayanti is celebrated every year on Indian Solar 30th Magh or Gregorian 19 February.
🇸🇦 22nd February, Foundation Day - Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Founding Day will be celebrated on 22 February every year to commemorate the historical foundation of the Saudi State. The historical significance of the Saudi Founding Day dates back to the fifth century when the Banu Hanifah tribe first settled in the centre of the Arabian Peninsula.
🇬🇾 23rd February, Republic Day - Guyana
Republic Day is a national holiday in the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana on February 23rd. Also known as Mashramani, this holiday is the National Day of Guyana and commemorates the country becoming a republic on this day in 1970.
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Answers of the Quiz
Ans 1 : (b) 22%
About 22% of all cancer deaths are related to the use of tobacco and consequently, they comprise the single largest group of cancer deaths that are potentially preventable.
Ans 2 : (d) Answer B & C
About 20% of all cancers that occur worldwide are caused by chronic infections mainly caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). HPV viruses can cause cervical, oropharyngeal (pertaining to the mouth and pharynx), penile, vaginal, and other types of cancer while HBV is associated with developing liver cancer.
A vaccine is available against HPV; the vaccine can help reduce the chance of getting cancers caused by HPV virus. Similarly, a vaccine is also available against HBV and can reduce or prevent HBV infections and the cancers associated with HBV infections (for example, liver cancer caused by HBV).
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 9th Feb - 15th Feb.
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