Colombia is enjoying a historic stage of growth and development. Years of innovation and the highest quality healthcare have consolidated the healthcare sector and positioned it around the world.

Today it is recognized as a leading country in the provision of health services for its highly qualified professionals and the accreditation of its institutions, as well as modern infrastructure and high technology. In addition, it has the presence of recognized pharmaceutical companies that guarantee the supply of drugs required for the various treatments. Colombia has 16 hospitals within the range of the 45 best hospitals in Latin America (2012). Similarly, alliances between the government, private companies, scientists and experts allow us to offer a wide portfolio of high quality medical and surgical services. For these reasons, Colombia has become one of the most attractive destinations for medical treatments.

Profile of colombian supply of medical and health tourism

• Colombia, in the last decade, has maintained a positive variation in the demand for health services, with one of the best growth prospects in Latin America for the next few years.
• In Latin America, the Colombian offer stands out for research on scientific and health issues.
• The country is the annual venue for prestigious academic events, congresses, seminars, and health update days.
• Great advances have been made such as the creation of the pacemaker, the Hakim valve, and the malaria vaccine, among others.
• Medical institutions have state-of-the-art technology for different surgical medical treatments.
• Colombia has a health accreditation system with an emphasis on patient safety.
• The offer is distributed in the main cities of the country, which offers different climates for the recovery of the patient and for tourism.
• Clinics and hospitals that offer services to international patients have offices and personnel trained to care for foreign patients and handle several languages, which makes the stay of patients and their companions easier and more pleasant.