Tunisia Generates $330 Million Annually From Medical Tourism
There are dozens of nations worldwide that promote themselves as leading medical tourism destinations, but one country in North Africa is particularly making headway in the healthcare travel sector – Tunisia. Part of this growth comes from the positive reputation of the healthcare system, with Tunisia ranking 3rd in all of Africa on the healthcare index list . This reliability has resulted in the country’s unprecedented medical travel growth as foreigners look to Tunisia for reliable healthcare. The Tunisian Ministry of Tourism claims that the country generates around $330 million annually from medical tourism . Attracting International Patients Most medical tourists that travel to Tunisia are from France, Algeria, Libya, and the United Kingdom. Tunisia shares the same language as several European and Arab countries, and the flight distance from these locations is relatively short, which benefits the health tourism market. Droves of French medical travelers come to Tunisia f...