Two to three million people travel abroad for medical treatment each year . Rulings by the European Court of Justice in recent years have verified the right of all EU citizens to receive healthcare in another member state , paid for by their own country 's health system . The World Health Organization estimates that the global burden of disease is caused by more than 100 diseases and injuries every minute. Surgery at a top hospital in India can cost one-tenth of its U.S. price . An EU draft directive could lead to increased medical travel within the EU .
Two to three million people travel abroad for medical treatment each year . The World Health Organization estimates that the global burden of disease is caused by more than 100 diseases and injuries every minute. Surgery at a top hospital in India can cost one-tenth of its U.S. price . An EU draft directive could lead to increased medical travel within the EU .