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Fact versus fiction in medical tourism

Fact versus fiction in medical tourism February 2, 2026

Irving Stackpole speaks to experts about the myths and realities behind the post-pandemic boom in medical tourism, exposing inflated claims, fuzzy definitions, and the need for data-driven realism in a fragmented global market

Medical tourism is again being celebrated post-Covid-19 as a “booming industry”, promoted with breathtaking numbers that promise massive economic benefit. However, behind the headlines lies a reality that is often at odds with the hyperbole and unrealistic projections. In both quantity and quality, these fragmented markets are not as big or as seamless as their cheerleaders would have you believe.

This article sets out to demystify the facts versus fiction shaping medical tourism, highlights the diverse segments driving consumer and patient flows, and calls for sober, realistic numbers from benchmark markets.

Some definitions, please!

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