Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Report from: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, International Affairs Office

Published on: February 18, 2025

The 18^th edition of the Health Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition in Tehran was held from February 11 - 14, 2025, with the participation of 700 domestic and international companies at the Tehran International Exhibition Center, attracting around 30,000 visitors.

 Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, which oversees 4 university affiliated hospital and 4 private hospitals and centers with IPD licenses, took part in the exhibition to showcase the university's healthcare services, capacities, and potential in the field of health tourism. The university's participation was well-received by the exhibition attendees.

According to the university's Public Relations report, Dr. Keikha, Head of the Treatment Supervision Department at ZAUMS, mentioned on the sidelines of the exhibition that due to the region's strategic geographical location, its proximity to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Oman, its cultural similarities to neighboring countries, as well as the advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment and skilled medical staff, this province is considered one of the main destinations for health tourism.

The Deputy Health Minister for Curative Affairs, during his visit to the booth of Sistan and Baluchestan, expressed appreciation for the performance of ZAUMS and addressed the challenges the province faces in health tourism, such as the lack of direct flights from countries like Oman, issues related to issuing medical visas, shortages of hotels and accommodation centers, and more. He requested that the university provide a comprehensive report on these issues and challenges to the Ministry of Health for further follow-up and efforts to resolve them.

It is worth mentioning that representatives from the UAE, Turkey, Tajikistan, Thailand, Madagascar, Brazil, Indonesia, Qatar, and Russia also participated with booths at the Tehran International Health Tourism Exhibition. Representatives from Oman and Afghanistan visited the ZAUMS booth, and with a positive outlook, they discussed the conditions and potential of the region and the province. They expressed interest in future bilateral cooperation in this field.

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