TOURISTS from areas including Africa and Asia owe NHS Grampian £167,175 in unpaid care bills, the Evening Express can reveal today.
The health service is owed the debt by overseas visitors from countries such as Pakistan, Cameroon and
Nigeria.
An NHS Grampian spokeswoman today said the explanation for people being in debt with the health board included a lack of insurance.
She said: “There are a number of reasons behind the overdue debts.
“These include claims against the estate of deceased persons, insurance companies can dispute charges, and patients may not have insurance or the ability to pay.”
Aberdeen Evening Express
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