Deputy Minister: 1.2 Million Health Tourists Visit Iran
“Last year, 1.2 million health tourists from different countries traveled to the Islamic Republic of Iran for treatment, and the most frequent visits were for the treatment of infertility,” Karimi said.
“Among other cases that come to Iran for treatment, mention can be made of cosmetic surgery, eye surgery, cardiovascular diseases, cancer-related diseases, dentistry, and organ transplantation,” he added.
Karimi underlined the need for patients to receive services safely and in a standard way, adding, “When a patient travels to Iran from a foreign country, he/she should have access to services from the beginning and receive treatment in a specific service package and leave the country in satisfaction.”
Earlier this month, Iranian President Ebrahim Ebrahim Rayeesi underlined that health tourism in the country has attracted patients from neighboring countries and even Central Asian states who prefer to get medical care in Iran rather than in Europe.
He highlighted Iran's status as a hub for health tourism in West Asia, saying that patients from regional countries and even Central Asian states choose to come to the country over Europe for treatment.
This is because of the lower costs and high expertise available in Iran, Rayeesi said.
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