ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP):Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda Toir, has stressed the importance of further developing the potential of medical tourism and strengthening cooperation in the health sector between Tajikistan and Pakistan.
The Ambassador emphasized that the media has a vital role to play in highlighting opportunities and creating awareness to enhance economic relations between the two countries, particularly in medical tourism, which can significantly improve bilateral cooperation in the health sector.
The Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda Toir said this while bidding farewell to eight members delegation of Pakistan’s journalist visit to Tajikistan on Islamabad International Airport here Thursday.
The Ambassador noted that mutual collaboration across various areas of healthcare, including medical tourism, would help bring the health industries and business communities of both countries closer together. He expressed confidence that the recent visit of Pakistani journalists to Tajikistan would prove to be a milestone in increasing awareness and understanding of bilateral relations and cooperation opportunities.
Tajikistan is increasingly positioning itself as a regional destination for medical students from neighboring countries, with local medical colleges following international standards of education and offering modern facilities, he said.
He said the country is also gradually expanding its capacity for advanced medical tourism, including surgeries and specialized treatments.
Many foreign patients, primarily from Afghanistan and other regional countries, travel to Tajikistan in search of higher-quality and more affordable healthcare, especially due to limited modern medical facilities and equipment in their home countries.
Meanwhile, CEO MBBS abroad consultancy , Dr Muhammad Abbas Mahar said on the occasion that Tajikistan hopefully to be regional hub for medical education and health sector.
In addition to clinical healthcare services, Tajikistan has strong potential in wellness and sanatorium-based tourism, supported by its rich natural resources, he said.
He said the country is home to more than 200 hot mineral springs, therapeutic mud deposits, and clean mountainous air, which together create favorable conditions for health and wellness tourism.
Tajikistan has around 45 sanatoriums and health resorts that offer mineral baths, mud therapy, herbal treatments, and relaxation programs.
These facilities are particularly popular for the treatment of respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and general health recovery, he said.
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