Vietnam holds promise as a medical tourism hub: conference discourse
Vietnam's Medical Tourism Thriving and Attracting Global Attention
Vietnam's medical tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with revenues reaching approximately US$2 billion annually and a consistent 12% yearly increase. This surge in medical tourism is not surprising, given the country's affordable costs, high-quality expertise, short waiting times, and patient-friendly services.
Recently, the 2025 Hospital Management Asia (HMA 2025) conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting more than 1,200 delegates from 30 countries and territories. Over 100 leading experts, hospital executives, and healthcare policymakers spoke at the event, including Professor Anupam Sibal of India's Apollo Hospitals Group.
Professor Sibal highlighted Vietnam's impressive achievements in the health sector, praising the country's progress since national reunification 50 years ago. He was not alone in his admiration, as Dr. Jean-Marcel Guillon, CEO of FV Hospital, expressed delight at the evolution of Vietnam's health system from limited infrastructure in the late 1990s to the establishment of many modern hospitals offering comprehensive care.
The development of a national strategy for realizing Vietnam's potential in medical tourism involves collaboration between the National Tourism Administration (under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) and the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management (under the Ministry of Health). Provincial authorities like Lam Dong province are also implementing pilot projects and aligning medical tourism with local socio-economic development plans.
Vietnam's medical tourism sector is not only attracting attention from within the region but also globally. Over 300,000 overseas patients visit Vietnam annually for medical tourism, a testament to the country's growing reputation as a destination for quality healthcare services.
However, realizing Vietnam's full potential in medical tourism requires stronger government backing, according to Dr. Guillon. He emphasized the need for a coherent national strategy, streamlined administrative and legal processes, and closer links between healthcare and tourism.
Since the 1970s, Vietnam has made impressive strides in its health sector, with infant and maternal mortality rates dropping to very low levels. The country's medical tourism sector is poised to continue this trend, providing quality healthcare services to patients from around the world.
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