Author: Farhat Jamal

Expert Speak

The rise of India as Medical Tourism hub

Farhat Jamal, Chairman, IMC Travel Tourism and Hospitality Committee Today, India aims to become the world’s top medical tourism destination, tripling its revenue to USD 13 billion in four years. NITI Aayog estimates that the Indian economy could earn an additional USD 9 billion by 2026 from MVT and wellness tourism. Currently, India, ranked tenth with a score of 69.80 on the Medical Tourism Index, offers over 200 types of medical services ranging from fertility treatments to skincare. The most sought-after treatments are cardiovascular surgeries, cancer treatment and organ transplant surgeries, as these are 65-90% cheaper rates when compared to…

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