Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 28, 2026, 2:43 PM

Iran seeks larger share of Muslim health tourism market

The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce's tourism commission emphasized during a recent meeting with industry representatives in the southern province of Fars that Iran must transform its medical tourism approach. Rather than focusing mainly on attracting foreign patients to its domestic facilities, the strategy should pivot towards exporting healthcare services, fostering joint investments abroad, and strengthening regional partnerships. This shift aims to secure a larger share of the Muslim health tourism market by expanding Iran’s presence beyond its borders and building collaborative frameworks with neighboring countries. The proposed approach could enhance Iran's influence and competitiveness in the growing sector of medical tourism within the Muslim world.

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TEHRAN – Iran should shift its medical tourism strategy from relying primarily on attracting foreign patients to exporting healthcare services, developing joint investments abroad, and expanding regional partnerships, the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce's tourism commission said during a meeting with industry representatives in the southern province of Fars.