Saturday, July 26, 2025
The historic and cultural city of Hamedan is shining in the field of health tourism. The third International Iranian Medical Tourism Conference of the member states of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has placed the international spotlight on Iran as a key player in health tourism. The province of Hamedan was the epicenter of a series of conferences between June 11 and 13 attended by local and regional experts, officials and medical personnel. The contest emphasized Tehran’s strong desire for it to become a world medical tourism hub, not just for clients coming from nearby war-torn states (such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan) but for everyone with pride in Iran’s own nation-wide medical network.
The experience of successfully convoking this important event would be a sign of Iran attraction to global medical tourists. Iran has become attractive to many patients from Iraq, Afghanistan, Oman, Bahrain, Armenia, and Tajikistan thanks to its low-cost health services, expert doctors, and modern clinics. The contribution of Hamedan in this expanding field is invaluable and it is a pioneer and exemplary province that should be followed by other areas of the country that have similar plans for benefiting from the vibrant acquisition sector.
The emergence of Iran as a Destination for Medical Tourism
Tehran is crying out as the economic sanctions begin to bite, but its health system is known to be in far better shape than it was 10 years ago, with world-beating hospitals and a raft of accredited facilities that users all over the region flock to for treatment. The country’s medical tourism industry has been developing with millions of patients traveling to Iran for quality treatment at low costs. Most populous centers, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan have well-rounded hospital systems and a wide range of specialty hospitals. But Hamedan, due to its unique historical value and medical capability, is beginning to emerge as a new destination for medical tourism.
Medical tourism is reportedly one of the fastest growing industries in the Islamic Republic, with Iran Ministry of Health and Medical Education reporting. Iran’s competitive advantage is that it provides world-class medical treatment at a fraction of the cost in the West. From elective surgeries to cosmetic treatments to dental care and fertility procedures, treatments have been a major draw for medical tourists. A Health Tourism Destination Given proud titles such as the rich history of offering high quality healthcare services at an appealing cost, Iran is fast becoming the number 1 destination for patients from neighboring countries to get treatment overseas.
The Reasons for Holding the conference in Hamedan
Based on rich history, culture, historical monuments and natural haritage, this province has oyesterday a center for medical tourism in Iran. As one of the top cities for hospitals, clinics and medical professionals in several spheres, the ECO’s third international medical tourism conference will be perfectly positioned in a city that will probably only become more popular for MTT. Hamedan is also famous as the birthplace of the philosopher and physician Avicenna, who contributed greatly to the field of medicine and his achievements still affect medical sciences today. His impact in medicine is a pillar of the draw of Iran as a medical tourism destination.
Mojtaba Hosseini, Deputy Governor-General of Hamedan, highlighted the ancient and historical identity of the city, the specialized medical services and its access when announcing the province as the host of the prestigious event. The province, which is situated in the heart of Iran, with abundant medical facilities, has contributed to its status as a major medical tourism player in Iran.
The goals of the congress were to introduce the capabilities of Hamedan for treatment, promote regional cooperation in the medical sector and inform the world of the province’s medical potentials, Hosseini said. The event, which hosted pilgrims and tourists from ECO member countries, comprised two main sections including the scientific section and medical tourism of Iran.
Economic and Tourist Consequences for Hamedan (Iran)
This will become a souvenir to further enhance the future of tourism and economy in the Hamedan region. The Congress not only became a chance to talk about the future of medical tourism, but also an opportunity to introduce Iran’s healthcare facilities and medical advances. As a leading medical tourism hub, Hamedan is expected to galvanize into action local businesses – from hotels, transport to food vendors – by attracting scores of medical tourists from Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, among other countries.
Tourism as a whole is a big player in the Iranian economy. The Iran Tourism and Heritage Organization notes that Iran’s medical tourism industry alone brings in billions of dollars each year. the numbers of patients increases so the demand of local services which would provide opportunities for different parts of the hospitality and travel systems. With the increasing number of international patients traveling to Iran, local tourism industry is anticipated to grow, bringing about more economic development.
The long-term effect of the conference is incalculable. With Hamedan ushering in an era of medical tourism, the province will see more foreign visitors. Area hospitals and clinics will see a wave of foreign patients, including from Africa, where the virus has had a significant presence, and educational institutions should profit from an increasing partnership with foreign medical officers. The participation of international health professionals in the event makes it possible for Iranian medical personnel to exchange experience, conduct research and share professional views.
Future Opportunities: Hamedan as a Med-Tourism Attraction
With Hamedan solidifying its position as a medical tourism hub, the future appears promising for this province, and the region in general. Iran medical tourism is one of the fruitful areas, especially in Hamedan. Pushes to reinforce regional cooperation, provide state-of-the-art medical solutions, and accelerate sustainable healthcare will be driving factors to bolster the attractiveness of the country as a medical tourism destination.
At the end of the conference, a number of MoUs were signed; including establishing a joint committee in the area of health tourism in Hamedan and a Mediterranean digital platform for exchanging medical expertise. Such agreements highlight Iran’s interest in developing medical tourism as a strategic element of the country’s economic strategies.
Apart from medical tourism it is also trying to attract sector like hydrotherapy and wellness tourism which have a long history in the region.” These parallel industries are projected to enhance the national reputation as a comprehensive health and wellness destination.
Conclusion: Emergence of hamedan In Medical Tourism
It is worth mentioning that the 3rd international conference of medical tourism in Hamedan turned into a concrete proof of Iranian capability to organize high level international meetings, and also proved the province would be considered as a key healthcare provider on the world map of medical tourism. With the features of medical services, historical importance, and medical infrastructure today, Hamedan has become a destination of choice for health-hunters from the surrounding countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as for those from afar.
Since medical tourism is on the rise, the city will gain more international reputation, as well as medical patients from around the globe, who are seeking affordable, high-quality medical treatment. The city’s history as a hub of knowledge and research in medicine, along with its contemporary healthcare facilities, means that it will continue to have a strong presence in both the traditional and alternative medical tourism industries in Iran for the foreseeable future.
