(Hanoi, 27th) In 2024, Vietnam's medical tourism market has reached $700 million, and is expected to reach nearly $4 billion by 2033.
Professor Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health of Vietnam, stated that medical tourism is a booming trend, combining high-quality medical services with travel experiences. This not only brings economic benefits, but also helps elevate the country's status. Vietnam possesses many conditions to become an ideal destination on the global medical tourism platform, with its greatest strengths being competitive costs and recognized medical quality.
In addition to modern medicine, traditional medicine featuring traditional therapies and rehabilitation in Vietnam is also attractive. Tourists can receive high-tech treatments in major cities and then vacation in coastal or highland tourist areas.
However, Vietnam's medical tourism still faces challenges. Currently, there are only a handful of hospitals in the country that have obtained international quality accreditation, making it hard to attract high-end clients. Some joint venture partnerships and financial mechanisms are still lacking, and have not been able to provide enough motivation for public hospitals to develop high-quality services.
To overcome these bottlenecks, Vietnam is formulating the 'Proposal for the Development of High-Quality Medical Examination, Treatment, and Medical Tourism Services in the 2025-2030 Period.' Experts point out that the early implementation of the policies in this proposal will inject new momentum into hospitals and help retain domestic patients as well as attract international tourists.
In addition to modern medicine, traditional medicine featuring traditional therapies and rehabilitation in Vietnam is also attractive. Tourists can receive high-tech treatments in major cities and then vacation in coastal or highland tourist areas.
However, Vietnam's medical tourism still faces challenges. Currently, there are only a handful of hospitals in the country that have obtained international quality accreditation, making it hard to attract high-end clients. Some joint venture partnerships and financial mechanisms are still lacking, and have not been able to provide enough motivation for public hospitals to develop high-quality services.
To overcome these bottlenecks, Vietnam is formulating the 'Proposal for the Development of High-Quality Medical Examination, Treatment, and Medical Tourism Services in the 2025-2030 Period.' Experts point out that the early implementation of the policies in this proposal will inject new momentum into hospitals and help retain domestic patients as well as attract international tourists.