Iran Attracts One Million Medical Tourists Annually

Around one million medical tourists visit Iran annually, according to an official from the Health Ministry . This sector is seen as health diplomacy, aiding international interactions. Iran follows three main policies to increase its share in the $100 billion global medical market: utilizing capacities, drawing patients – especially from neighboring countries, and fostering scientific and economic cooperation. Medical tourism generated $1 billion in revenue last year, with 247 licensed hospitals and centers. Neighboring countries like Iraq , Afghanistan , and Pakistan contribute the most tourists.