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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.
London Approves Fleming Centre to Fight Resistance
Westminster approved a six-storey Fleming Centre in Paddington to fight antimicrobial resistance, a threat that reaches every surgery performed abroad.
Nepal Bids to Become a Global Healthcare Destination
A Kathmandu Post column argues that Nepal should invest in biodigital health and homegrown biotechnology to become a genuine healthcare destination rather than a passive importer of solutions.
UAE Ranks Among Highest in Healthcare Trust
The Edelman Trust in Healthcare Report 2026 ranks the UAE among the highest of 16 countries surveyed, with public trust in hospitals and health authorities close to 90 per cent.
Rhythm Group and Manipal Sign Medical Tourism Deal
Bangladesh's Rhythm Group and India's Manipal Hospitals have signed an agreement to guide Bangladeshi patients through referral, travel and treatment in India.
Bulgaria Spa Tourism Rises 15% on Mineral Springs
Bulgaria's tourism ministry reports a 15 per cent rise in spa tourism demand as the country leans on 700 mineral springs and a Thracian balneotherapy heritage.
China's First Foreign-Owned Hospital Draws International Patients
Perennial General Hospital Tianjin, China's first wholly foreign-owned tertiary hospital, has drawn more than 300 international patients from 24 countries since opening.
WHO Reports 2025 Health Gains as Funding Falls
The World Health Organization delivered health gains for hundreds of millions in 2025 while missing almost half its own targets, UN News reported.
Korea Medical Tourism Tops Two Million Patients
South Korea welcomed a record 2,011,822 foreign patients last year, passing two million for the first time, with Chinese arrivals now the largest single group.