IT News
Imphal, March 28:
Renowned medical professional and entrepreneur Dr. Palin Khundongbam has reiterated the importance of promoting medical tourism in Northeast India, highlighting its strategic geographical advantage. In a recent Facebook post, after attending the 7th Act East Show Business held at Shillong, Dr. Palin stressed that while the country is witnessing growth in medical tourism following corona, Russia Ukraine war, the northeastern region should not remain an exception.
Dr. Palin highlighted that the development of medical tourism in the region will not happen automatically. Instead, he suggested the establishment of a Medical Tourism Board like in Thailand that brings together various departments to formulate policies and address hurdles that currently hinder the sector’s growth. He also recommended that the best approach would be to create a dedicated department for medical tourism to streamline efforts and ensure long-term success.
Medical tourism is the big thing next to IT and will help the inclusive growth of the region. Shija attracted more than 5000 foreign medical tourists before the corona and current social unrest.
Quoting his perspective on the broader vision for development, Dr. Palin stated, “The present circumstance is not the reality, the reality is what we visualize.” He further emphasized that the current state of affairs is a reflection of past actions, implying the need for proactive measures to shape a more promising future for medical tourism in Northeast India.
With the region’s proximity to Southeast Asian countries and its growing healthcare infrastructure, stakeholders believe that medical tourism could become a significant economic driver. Experts suggest that a well-structured policy framework, improved healthcare facilities, and better connectivity could help establish Northeast India as a preferred medical tourism destination.
Dr. Palin’s vision calls for urgent action from policymakers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders to transform the potential of medical tourism into a reality for the region.
