Medical travels to Kazakhstan are on the rise, attracting an increasing number of health-seekers.
In the heart of Central Asia, Kazakhstan is making a name for itself as a leading destination for medical tourism. Cities such as Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan), Almaty, and Shymkent are attracting foreign patients from over 45 countries, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Mongolia, India, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, and the UAE.
The appeal lies in Kazakhstan's high-tech medical services, which include neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, oncology, traumatology, and orthopedics. Additionally, the country offers reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and dental and cosmetic procedures. These treatments are provided in institutions with adequate infrastructure, advanced equipment, and qualified personnel.
The growth of Kazakhstan's medical tourism sector is supported by infrastructure expansion and international accreditation. Nine Kazakh clinics hold Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, a recognition that enhances the country's appeal by ensuring quality and safety standards appreciated by patients, particularly from Europe and the CIS region.
An ambitious investment project led by an Indian conglomerate is set to further boost Kazakhstan's healthcare ecosystem. The project aims to construct a multi-specialty hospital and medical university in Astana and Almaty, complete with a 1,000-bed high-tech hospital and educational facility capable of training 10,000 students. This facility is intended to reduce the need for medical travel abroad by offering international-quality care locally, strengthening regional ties and professional training.
It is important to note that all medical services in Kazakhstan are provided on a paid basis, and the exact number of medical tourists from each country is not provided. However, the country welcomes over 10,000 patients annually, a testament to its growing reputation in the field of medical tourism.
In summary, Kazakhstan is rapidly emerging as a destination of choice for medical tourists seeking advanced surgeries, reproductive technology, dental and cosmetic procedures. The country's commitment to infrastructure development and international certification is enhancing its competitiveness in the global medical tourism market.
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In Kazakhstan's expanding medical tourism sector, patients can find advanced treatments for medical-conditions such as neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology, along with reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), and dental and cosmetic procedures. The country's healthcare institutions, equipped with advanced equipment and managed by qualified personnel, have garnered international accreditation, making it a desirable destination for health-and-wellness seekers.
