As the Caribbean looks to develop its medical tourism dreams into realities, the Turks and Caicos Islands are looking to join the fray. The British Overseas Territory’s Cabinet announced this week that it had approved the membership of a Medical Tourism Steering Committee.

The proximity to a big-ticket market like the United States, cost-saving efforts and the high level of its experts and centers have made Latin America gain ground in the realm of medical tourism, a trendsetting move that has already put major travel destinations from the region on the map, such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Cuba.

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha) has officially been launched. The Agency, which has been in the making for the past decade, will seek to look after the health of the region’s people.

Cancun Cosmetic Dentistry, a leader in dental tourism, announced the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art, technologically advanced clinic with Cancun dentists who offer the ultimate combination of cosmetic enhancements in the perfect environment for a luxurious vacation getaway. The new facility, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean and surrounded by white sand beaches, shimmering blue waters, and five-star resorts is centrally located in the upscale Malecon Americas Mall.