Efforts are underway to enhance sector’s value and competitiveness, the trade ministry says
Türkiye has emerged as a prominent destination for medical tourists, ranking seventh worldwide in health tourism. Türkiye boasts a robust infrastructure and internationally recognized institutions which contribute to this global popularity as a destination for medical procedures. According to recent data from the trade ministry, health tourism generated $2.3 billion (TL74 billion) in revenues in 2023, increasing from $1.9 billion in 2022.
Moreover, Türkiye witnessed a notable rise in the number of health tourists entering the country, reaching 1.4 million in 2023. In support of the sector’s expansion, the trade ministry substantially increased financing support for companies operating in the health services export sector. Funding reached $22.74 million in 2023, marking a remarkable 281 percent increase.
Government support
The trade ministry’s recent statement emphasized the rapid…
