A team of doctors from Tu Du Hospital and Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City perform a cardiac intervention on a fetus for a 41-year-old patient from Singapore. Photo courtesy of Tu Du Hospital.
Ho Chi Minh City Targets 300,000 International Medical Tourists by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City is setting an ambitious goal to attract 300,000 international medical tourists by the year 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to develop the city’s medical tourism sector and enhance its position as a leading healthcare destination in the region.
The plan, approved by the municipal People’s Committee, outlines a vision for the city to become a recognized hub for high-quality medical services, catering to both domestic and international patients. The focus is on leveraging the city’s existing strengths in healthcare infrastructure and expertise.
Key objectives of the plan include improving the quality of medical examination and treatment services, promoting specialized medical tourism products, and enhancing the overall patient experience. The city aims to integrate medical services with other tourism offerings, creating a comprehensive package for visitors.
Developing Medical Tourism Services
To achieve its target, Ho Chi Minh City will focus on several key areas. These include strengthening the capabilities of hospitals and clinics, encouraging innovation in medical technologies, and ensuring international standards of care are met. The development will also involve training healthcare professionals to better serve international patients, including language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Furthermore, the city plans to collaborate with travel agencies and tourism companies to create attractive medical tourism packages. This will involve promoting services such as cosmetic surgery, dental care, general health check-ups, and other specialized treatments that are in high demand. Efforts will also be made to improve administrative procedures for international patients, from visa facilitation to on-site support.
The initiative underscores Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to diversifying its tourism industry and tapping into the growing global market for medical and wellness tourism. By focusing on quality, accessibility, and affordability, the city hopes to establish a sustainable and competitive medical tourism sector.
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