"medical-tourism"

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed setting up five regional medical hubs to promote medical tourism, alongside new Ayurveda institutes, upgraded Ayush facilities and expanded allied health training, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27.

Rising US tariffs on Chinese medical imports are inflating healthcare costs, prompting a surge in outbound medical tourism. Patients are increasingly choosing affordable treatment in countries like India and Mexico as domestic procedures grow costlier due to disrupted supply chains

Davos' history as a modern and popular holiday destination dates back to 150 years when the first winter guests arrived here in 1865

Key initiatives include developing Somasila project for destination weddings, with plans set for sites like Ramappa, Laknavaram, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Anantagiri Hills as well.

The JCI recommendation is usually considered as a gold standard for medical institutions who are actively involved in the field of medical tourism.