New Delhi: International Healthcare Research Centre (IHRC) has released Global Medical Tourism Index 2020-2021 data, in which Dubai has maintained its top position as the leading Arab destination for medical travellers for the second year in a row.
In Global Medical Tourism Index, Dubai retained its top position in Gulf region and ranks sixth worldwide.
Over this achievement, Dubai Health Authority and The CEO of Health Regulation Sector Dr.Marwan Al Mulla said “The latest recognition once again emphasizes the quality of healthcare services in Dubai and its attractiveness as a global healthcare center. This achievement is the result of our response to the directives of our wise leadership to enhance the regulatory framework within our medical system and build a world-class healthcare infrastructure and capabilities that meet the needs of healthier and happier communities in the country. Dubai positions itself as a destination where medical and wellness tourists from all over the world can avail of safe, reliable, and innovative services that will help improve their health and, consequently, the quality of their life. We have placed all the necessary precautionary measures recommended by local and global health authorities to ensure the safety of our local and international patients.”
Dubai was ranked 5th in quality and services facilities benchmark, 7th in the environmental destination, and 13th in terms of its medical tourism industry.
This latest achievement shows intensified efforts of Dubai Government, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to strengthen its medical tourism sector as one of the key pillars of its Economic diversification and development policies.
The Director of the Health Tourism Department Mohamed Al Mehri said “Many of our DXH Group member healthcare facilities are providing second medical opinions and teleconsultations. We encourage health tourists to start planning their treatments that have been put on hold because of the current situation.”
“Amid the COVID-19, Dubai continues to offer its remarkable healthcare services. Thanks to its efforts to safeguard the health of all patients, medical personnel and the members of the wider local community, Dubai remains one of the safest destinations for medical tourists from all over the world,” Mohamed Al Mehri added.
In latest Medical Tourism Index, Canada ranked first in the list, and India achieve the rank 10th in the list.
_Vinayak