Turkish President Says Country Hosted 2.6 Million Medical Tourists in 2025
Turkish President announces attraction of 2.6 million international patients and development of healthcare infrastructure in Istanbul
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Istanbul, October 17 (KUNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that 2.6 million people visited Turkey in 2025 to receive healthcare services. In a speech delivered during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Istanbul University Hospitals project, Erdogan noted that Turkey is striving to strengthen its position as a global hub for medical tourism. He explained that Turkey has transitioned from a phase in which its citizens traveled abroad for treatment to one that attracts millions of patients from various countries around the world.
Erdogan affirmed that Turkey will continue to develop its healthcare services through new investments and projects aimed at enhancing quality and boosting its ability to attract international patients, adding that Turkey will achieve significantly higher rankings in healthcare and transform into a global attraction center.
He stated that Turkey has opened 206 healthcare facilities in Istanbul with investments totaling 22.3 billion Turkish lira ($4.5 billion). He pointed out that total healthcare investments in the city will reach 350 billion Turkish lira ($7 billion) upon completion of ongoing projects. He added that hospital capacity in Istanbul amounts to 45,390 beds, in addition to more than 8,000 intensive care unit beds and over 1,600 dental treatment units, alongside specialized centers in various therapeutic fields. (End) T.A. / M.M. J.
