Introduction
Geothermal energy is an abundant yet underutilised resource in Africa, primarily concentrated in the East African Rift System (EARS). Countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania, and Uganda have significant geothermal potential. Besides energy generation, geothermal resources–including hot springs, mineral-rich waters, and volcanic muds–offer tremendous opportunities for medical tourism and naturopathic health practices.
With the global medical tourism market valued at over $100 billion, Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading destination for geothermal-based healing tourism. Countries that successfully integrate geothermal therapy into medical tourism can generate millions in revenue…
