India among fastest growing medical tourism destinations

 13-Oct-17, ET Healthworld

Estimating that medical tourism in the country can grow to become a $9 billion industry by 2020, a government official said India is among the "fastest growing medical tourism destinations in Asia".

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"During the early days of medical tourism, the attention was always given to developed countries," said Rita Teaotia, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce.

"It has now shifted to Asia, and India is among the fastest growing medical tourism destinations in Asia," she said, addressing the third edition of Advantage Healthcare India 2017 summit.

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