Medical treatment in Switzerland

Switzerland is a very popular destination for the medical tourists. A large number of people from all over the world seeking medical treatment visit this country every year. Switzerland provides world class medical facilities to the medical tourists. The quality of treatment is very high in Switzerland, and it has contributed to this country’s popularity as a medical tourism destination.

The medical staff is obliged to undergo continuous and permanent training, which is improved by practical training in the latest techniques. MedCurator’s Network of private and public hospitals in Switzerland makes the full range of the latest medical and technical facilities available for each individual case. Medical provision in Switzerland is heavily regulated by the government. Patients are given highly competent and comprehensive care, appropriate to their situation. The nursing staff speaks several languages. Hospitals are proud of their comfortable rooms for their patients, and many of them allow family members to spend the night in the patient's room.

Switzerland as an extremely safe country, with excellent health and hygiene indicators, as well as environmental regulation that is among the most stringent and effective in the world.

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Capital city: Bern

Local Time: GMT/UTC plus one hour

Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz
Tourism: 14 million visitors per year

Religion: Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Orthodox 1.8%

Language: German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 20.4%, Italian (official) 6.5%

Emergency numbers: Police 117, Fire Brigade 118, Ambulance 144.

Temperature (°C): Summer: Max.28, Min.18
                               Winter: Max. 7 Min. -2

Passport and visa: Every traveler must have a valid passport. Visa is required for a continuous stay of more than three months.