GNY LIVE Beach Surgery: India’s Medical Tourism

India has emerged as a significant global destination for medical tourism, attracting more than two million international patients annually[1]. Offering services ranging from complex cardiac surgeries and organ transplants to holistic wellness therapies rooted in traditional knowledge systems, India positions itself at the crossroads of clinical expertise and cultural healing. This article critically examines the opportunities and challenges in India’s medical tourism sector. It explores the infrastructural and human capital advantages, evaluates institutional and policy support mechanisms, and interrogates the ethical and equity-related implications of a burgeoning health economy. While the industry contributes to national GDP and enhances India's global profile, it must simultaneously be structured to support inclusivity, accountability, and sustainability. The core challenge remains balancing international aspirations with domestic health care obligations.

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