By Sahar Dadjoo

Healthcare without borders: Iran’s growing role in medical tourism

Iran set to implement comprehensive system for medical tourism

TEHRAN - Iran is set to roll out a comprehensive management system dedicated to medical tourism across the country, following a successful pilot program in Khorasan Razavi province.

Iran to develop medical tourism development document

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari has announced the drafting of a medical tourism development document intended to enhance the healthcare-driven tourism sector.

Hamadan to host ECO medical tourism conference

TEHRAN - Hamadan, known as the capital of history and civilization of Iran, will host the ECO health tourism conference in June next year, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Iran could boost medical tourism revenues to €6 billion annually, says health official

TEHRAN - Iran has the potential to generate €6 billion annually from medical tourism with proper planning, according to Mohammad-Reza Vaez-Mahdavi, Chairman of Iran’s Scientific Association of Health Economy.

Mashhad medical tourism soars in Q1

TEHRAN – Mashhad has witnessed a substantial boost in medical tourism, welcoming thousands of international patients in the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20).

Iran to launch Master’s program in medical tourism

TEHRAN - For the first time in the country, Alborz University of Medical Sciences has been granted approval to establish a Master’s program in medical tourism, marking a significant milestone in Iran’s educational and healthcare landscape.

Iraqi travel insiders to be familiarized with Kermanshah’s capabilities

TEHRAN - Kermanshah is set to host a group of Iraqi travel insiders, who will soon arrive in the western province to discover its rich attractions, said a local official in charge of tourism.

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 Exploring the Economic Benefits of the Medical Tourism in Iran

Introduction: The global phenomenon of medical tourism, also known as health tourism, has gained significant attention in recent years. This article sheds light on the industry's benefits for a country's economy, delves into the potential of Iran as a tourist destination, and highlights the growth of medical tourism in Iran, along with its advantages. With its rich cultural heritage, advanced medical facilities, and competitive pricing, Iran has positioned itself as a compelling choice for medical tourists worldwide.

Tehran seeks to expand tourism relations with Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has highlighted opportunities to expand tourism relations between the Islamic Republic and Indonesia.

Omanis get to know medical tourism capabilities in Iran

TEHRAN – Some Omani tourism professionals have toured Iran’s Razavi Hospital, exploring the medical tourism capacities within the infirmary for a possible future collaboration.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan see surge in medical tourism

TEHRAN – Medical tourism is a significant area for developing tourism between Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, West Azarbaijan’s governor-general said on Monday.

Medical tourism in Shiraz shines bright with a five-fold rise

TEHRAN – A hub of medical tourism, Iran’s Shiraz has witnessed a five-fold influx in terms of overseas patients’ arrival in the past Persian year (ended in March 2024).

Tehran’s vision document for medical tourism unveiled

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Tehran province’s vision document for medical tourism was unveiled on the final day of the 17th Tehran International Tourism & Related Industries Exhibition.

Medical tourism to take center stage at Tehran International Exhibition

TEHRAN - The 17th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition in Tehran aims to promote traditional Iranian medicine to boost medical tourism in Iran.

Mashhad sees a 2.5-fold increase in its medical tourism revenues

TEHRAN – Mashhad has seen a staggering 2.5-fold increase in revenue from medical tourism in the northeastern Iranian city.

Pakistani minister visits Shiraz, emphasizes medical tourism cooperation

TEHRAN – Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Pakistan’s Provincial Minister of Sindh for Education, Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities and Archives, arrived at Shiraz on Thursday morning, to attend a major tourism fair being underway in the ancient Iranian city.

Ardabil to host intl. seminar for health tourism

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Ardabil is set to hold an international seminar dedicated to health tourism and hydrotherapy on December 26.

Iran, Pakistan universities forge path for medical tourism

TEHRAN – Iran’s Zahedan University of Medical Sciences and Pakistan’s University of Lahore set to deepen cooperation in health tourism and medical sciences.

Health tourism revenue triples that of regular tourism, official says

TEHRAN- Health tourism could generate three times more revenue than regular tourism, a tourism official has said.

Tehran university to host conference on health tourism

TEHRAN – The Islamic Azad University will be holding a national conference on health tourism.

Medical tourism: Fars province to launch offices in Iraq, Eurasia

TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars governorate is to launch offices in southern Iraq and Eurasia to facilitate travel to the Islamic Republic for those willing to obtain medical treatment.

Medical tourism essential for Iran's free trade zones

TEHRAN - The Supreme Council of Free Trade-Industrial and Special Economic Zones has said the expansion of medical tourism is a top priority for Iran’s free zones.

Iran university opens office in Oman to draw medical tourists

TEHRAN – A southern Iranian university has opened an office in Oman seeking to draw more medical tourists from the Sultanate.

Ardabil, a famed destination for hydrotherapy offerings, to host intl. seminar on health tourism

TEHRAN – Ardabil is set to hold an international seminar on medical and health tourism with special attention devoted to hydrotherapy, which the northwestern Iranian province is famed for.

Iran, Turkmenistan to hold tourism event in Ashgabat

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan will hold a joint event in Ashgabat to promote tourism, cultural heritage, and handicrafts.