Lufthansa introduces German - Arab Medical Network in the U.A.E. and Middle East

'The medical care system has been improved in almost every Arab country over the last few years. You will find good physicians in good hospitals. Nevertheless there are some advantages one cannot compare with, including the state of the art medical equipment, experienced professionals and teams as well as Germany's cool climate which support and speed up the rehabilitation and healing process after an operation,' commented Klaus Riese, General Manager Lufthansa City Center, Wetzlar.

Riese added, 'That is the reason why numerous medical professionals in this part of the world frequently recommend patients who need to undergo more intensive medical treatments to specialized clinics and institutions in Germany. The introduction of this new network ensures that patients and their families are totally cared for in every possible detail of their vital trip.'

The 'network' medical packages include not only all the basic necessities such as flight arrangements, all medical treatments and deluxe car transfers, but specialized services that cater to the specific cultural and religious customs as well.

The comprehensive German-Arab Medical Network package offers Middle East customers translators, bodyguards if needed, specially prepared sightseeing and shopping tours for the whole accompanied family, as well as catering to religious and cultural customs such as Halal or vegetarian food availability in all the partner hotels and hospitals and praying mats in the hotel and hospitel rooms.

'Lufthansa German Airlines has a seamless travel network from the U.A.E. to the whole of Germany and is well known as one of the leading airlines with medical services. We have a number of medical conventions in place such as staff trained in simple medical treatment and emergencies, as well as being the only airline that can connect an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on board, ensuring that our priority of the safety and health of our passengers is met,' commented Mr. Uwe Wriedt General Manager Passenger Sales U.A.E. and Director Gulf, Iran and Pakistan.

The German Industry and Commerce Office, Dubai has partnered into the network as the facilitator for medical professionals and families wanting to take advantage of this collaboration and will be working hand in hand with Lufthansa City Center and Lufthansa German Airlines to ensure that the requests and needs of all customers are met and exceeded.