What are the special 4 best medical platforms in the world?

Thanks to the low cost but high quality, the health care system of Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Malaysia is voted the best in the world.

Expensive costs in some countries like the US make people tend to go abroad for medical treatment. Based on the cost of services, International Living magazine offers four of the world's best health systems.

Malaysia

Along with booming medical tourism , Malaysia offers affordable accommodation, reliable public transport and 3-month visas for most travelers. Many people come to this Southeast Asian country for cosmetic surgery, dental work, skin care. 8 Malaysian hospitals are certified by US standards for health care services.

Rehabilitation Department at Ramsay Sime Darby Hospital (Malaysia).(Photo: Minh Nguyen).

Some medical facilities build their own areas for international patients, fluent English-speaking doctors and interpreters are available to assist.

Colombia

Colombia's medical services are rated as both good and cheaper than many developed countries including the US, Canada and some European countries. In major cities such as Medellín, Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Manizales, medical facilities have skilled staff, advanced technology and links with other major hospitals in the world.

A female doctor examines a girl in Colombia.(Photo: ICRC).

Colombia's government stipulates that medical examination and treatment costs should not exceed 12% of pensions; 400 USD health insurance for two people is not restricted or distinguished for any reason, can be used when going to Latin American countries.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica operates two health care systems, ensuring high quality and reasonable prices. People can see a public hospital at about 11% of their monthly income for two people. All doctor, prescriptions, testing, treatment, surgery, and emergency appointments are refundable.The only downside is the long waiting time.

For private hospitals, examination, ultrasound, X-ray and surgery are much cheaper than the US. Above all, Costa Rican people are allowed to combine these two types of care. For example, if they treat the same private doctor, they can still go to a state facility to buy medicine.

Panama

Inside a medical facility in Panama.(Photo: Panama Health).

Like Costa Rica, Panama implements two private and public health care systems. Across the country, you can go to every clinic without a referral or make an X-ray appointment with $ 25, a $ 30 mammogram or a $ 5 blood test. You also do not need a doctor to prescribe antibiotics to prevent antibiotics, painkillers or drugs containing controlled ingredients.

In particular, Panama cares about retired elderly by reducing 20% ​​of medical expenses. A 60-year-old couple can use the medical package in which the state repay up to 70%.