Industry updates, destination news, and research from the global medical travel sector.
New research from Grand View Research projects global medical tourism market growth of 12.8% CAGR through 2030, driven by rising healthcare costs in developed markets.
The Turkish Ministry of Health has expanded its medical tourism accreditation programme, bringing the total to over 2,400 certified facilities.
Joint Commission International has published updated accreditation standards with a stronger focus on international patient language services and remote follow-up protocols.
The India Medical Tourism Council reported a 40% year-on-year increase in international patient arrivals, led by cardiac surgery and oncology treatments.
The Korean government has introduced a streamlined Medical Tourism Visa allowing extended stays of up to 90 days for treatment and recovery.
A peer-reviewed study in the Journal of International Medical Research confirms dental implant outcomes at accredited facilities abroad are statistically comparable to home-country providers.