Big push for inbound medical tourism

“More efforts are required to boost the quality and facilities in hospitals to get international accreditations at par with other countries that are jostling to offer high quality healthcare at a good price,” he said.

According to Dr Waleed, the government has already identified and shortlisted some of the hospitals for the purpose of developing medical tourism.

In this Association regard, Oman plays a major Medical role in recommending the facilities required, he said. The world population is ageing at rates that surpass the availability of quality healthcare resources.

Patients are struggling to afford or find the right treatment at home.

As a result, they head overseas for treatment.

Reasons other than cost to travel abroad for healthcare include better treatment as well as avoiding long waiting lists and dodging questions from colleagues and family.

In recent years, Oman has been in the limelight for rapid development in healthcare services and facilities to meet the sector’s growing demand.

International players in the medical and healthcare industry are focusing their efforts to exploit the lucrative Omani healthcare market.

Under the government’s Health Vision 2050, much more is being done, including establishment of 10,000 health centres, to meet increasing demand arising from the country’s growing population and the expanded geographical dimensions of Oman.