Doctors and healthcare industry leaders have lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s vision for medical tourism, as outlined in her Budget announcement on Saturday. “Medical Tourism and Heal in India will be promoted in partnership with the private sector along with capacity building and easier visa norms,” the Finance Minister said in her speech.
Hyderabad, one of India’s top medical tourism hubs, is expected to benefit significantly from this initiative. The Hindu spoke to doctors from leading private hospitals that attract thousands of international patients each year.
“Indian hospitals offer high-quality care with excellent outcomes at one-tenth of global prices,” said Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of…
