Medical Tourism

South Korea welcomed 2.01 million foreign patients in 2025, surpassing 2 million for the first time, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said. This nearly doubled from 1.17 million the previous year. The surge reflects Korea's rise as a global hub for dermatology and plastic surgery.

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Ahmed Elsobky, Chairperson of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, announced a significant surge in Egypt's medical tourism sector, driven by healthcare improvements. The sector generated about $8m in revenue in 2025, treating around 35,000 patients from 124 countries.