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Turkey As A Health Tourism Brand

Updated: Jan 27, 2021

Every year, thousands of people visit Turkey to get health care services from all around the world. Turkey, which has made a breakthrough in the field of Health in recent years, has become one of the most popular destinations in the world. According to 2019 data, the number of people visiting Turkey to get health care services is 662,000 and in 2023 this number is targeted to be 2 million. So, what are the factors that affect Turkey becoming a preferred health tourism region?


Medical Facilities


As a result of the transformation of Health in the last 20 years, intensive investment in facilities by the state and private sectors has resulted in Turkey becoming one of the countries with the most modern health facilities in the world. Hospitals and clinics with state-of-the-art equipment and devices are facilities that make a difference for patients both in terms of bed capacity and service comfort.


Qualified Health Care Personnel


While the number of doctors trained in many branches of medicine increases every year, Turkish doctors are also receiving many prestigious awards in the international arena. According to data released by the Ministry of Health, the number of health care personnel in Turkey in 2020 was 1.061.000. In addition to this, the sacrifice and determination of our doctors and other healthcare personnel in the pandemic crisis that we have been fighting in our country since 2020 have set an example for other countries as well as demonstrating the country's power in the health sector.




Quality Accommodation Options


Besides the thousands of international and local hotel chains, there are small boutique accommodation places in Turkey and has offered quality services to tourists at different price options. In line with the increase in demand in health tourism, the coordination of both health tourism agencies and health institutions with accommodation facilities has raised the service quality even more. There are 104 5-star hotels in Istanbul alone.


Different Tastes In The Travel Experience


Wouldn't you mind about an integrally satisfying travel experience, other than the quality of health care? That's what Turkey promises you. By preserving thousands of years of cultural and historical heritage, it blends with the needs of modern society and offers its guests a unique range of travel experiences. There are many destinations, historical buildings, shopping spots, and flavor stops to explore during your time in Turkey.



Cultural Structure and Traditions


Hospitality is one of the fundamental characteristics of the Turkish society for people who visited Turkey previously have been a constant subject they are talking about. Since the role of hosting guests is very important in Turkish traditions, being happy is a matter of pride for the host. When it comes to health, this sensitivity is increased one more time, a high level of cooperation and devotion is shown and a warm welcome is made to our guests and they leave our country happily. For Turkish society, the person visiting our country is no longer a foreigner, but a friend or even a family member visiting our home.

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