Erdogan: Turkey drew 2.6M medical tourists in 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkey attracted 2.6 million medical tourists in 2025, confirming his country's efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub for medical tourism. He explained that Turkey has shifted from a phase where its citizens traveled abroad for treatment to attracting millions of patients from various countries, with ongoing development of healthcare services through new investments and projects. Erdoğan pointed out the opening of 206 healthcare facilities in Istanbul with investments totaling 223 billion lira (approximately $4.5 billion). The city's hospitals now have a capacity of 45,390 beds, along with over 8,000 intensive care beds and more than 1,600 dental treatment units, with Turkey aiming to reach higher ranks in healthcare to enhance its international standing.
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