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From the doc: Traveling abroad for medical care should always be justifiable

Many Kenyans will know of someone who found it necessary to seek healthcare overseas, the so-called medical tourism. There are obviously many reasons why some find it necessary to travel elsewhere for medical care.

What is without doubt is that such endeavours are complex, costly, and do not always end up with desired outcomes.  But why are certain patients attracted to medical tourism?

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