Medical Tourism: an Impetus for Pak-Afghan Economic Connectivity

Medical tourism is a fast-growing industry globally, especially in the South Asian region. Poor healthcare facilities and the unavailability of certain technologies and expertise in Afghanistan have created an income stream for neighboring countries as Afghans cross their borders for medical treatments. Pakistan has generally been the most popular destination of Afghan medical tourists, at times accounting for around 90 percent of treatment-seeking visits.

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“Fiscal empowerment, robust trade, and economic connectivity can act as buffer against radicalisation and extremism.”

Fazal Moqeem Khan

Beyond Boundaries Participant & Former President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry