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Busan Medical Tourism Tops 70,000 International Patients
Busan drew a record 75,879 foreign medical tourists in 2025, a 151.5 per cent jump that lifted the city to South Korea's second-ranked medical tourism destination.
Uzbekistan Proposes Central Asia Tourism Ring
Uzbekistan's president has proposed a Central Asia Tourism Ring, listing medical tourism among the regional sectors he wants the Asian Development Bank to help co-finance.
Eldoret Bids to Become Kenya's Medical Tourism Hub
Kenya's Eldoret is courting investors behind a 4,000-bed referral hospital and specialist eye care as Governor Jonathan Bii bids to build an East African medical tourism hub.
India Medical Tourism to Reach $16.2bn by 2030
India's medical tourism market is projected to nearly double from $8.7 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by 2030, TravTalk reported, on cost, skilled care and rising demand.
Restored Otago Castle Becomes NZ$11m Wellness Retreat
Earnscleugh Castle, a restored 1920s property in Central Otago, reopens in September 2026 as a luxury bed and breakfast and the base for the Sanctum 7 wellness retreat.
Sarawak Courts Dental Tourism With New Flights
Sarawak's premier has urged private dental clinics to team up with the state tourism board and use new AirBorneo routes to build the state's dental tourism.
Guangzhou Launches Medical Tourism Service Centre
Guangzhou has launched twelve policy measures and a dedicated medical tourism service centre to support foreign patients seeking treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up care.
Malaysia and Indonesia Deepen Health Tourism Cooperation
Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to deepen cooperation across health and wellness tourism, education exchanges and air connectivity ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
HCMC Medical Tourism Grows On Cost And Skill
Ho Chi Minh City is pulling in foreign patients as its hospitals reach international standards while charging a fraction of the cost of surgery in Singapore or Korea.
Telangana Plans Airport Health City for Medical Tourism
Telangana unveiled a health city near Hyderabad's airport for medical tourism, though the Chief Minister flagged weak air links and set no timeline.
Dental Network Claims Rising Foreign Patient Volume
A press release says a multi-location dental network's international patient volume has risen, though it disclosed no figures to support the claim.
Dubai Healthcare City Begins Two Flagship Projects
Dubai Healthcare City has started construction on two flagship buildings, a sustainable office block and a medical complex, within its AED1.3 billion development plan.