Indonesia to create economic zone for medical tourism
The government of Indonesia has approved a proposal to establish an international health tourism special economic zone (SEZ) in the city of Batam
The SEZ, which will encompass an area of 47.17 hectares, will include a new international-standard hospital managed by Mayapada Healthcare; an international nursing academy; a ‘medtech park’ featuring a range of conference and work spaces; alongside hotels, retail spaces, and residential accommodation.
The two main investors in the scheme are the Mayapada Group and Apollo Hospitals India.
According to a report in the Jakarta Globe, approximately two million Indonesians seek medical treatment abroad every year. The SEZ aims to attract around 2% (40,000) of those medical tourists.
Elsewhere, healthcare provider Starcare International Hospital recently opened a new site in the Nigerian capital of Lagos.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor for Voyageur Group, joining in 2021. He writes for both ITIJ and AirMed&Rescue, covering a range of topics including international travel and health insurance, medical assistance provision and air medical transportation. He also serves as Title Editor of the Assistance & Repatriation Reviews. Oliver holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University, as well as a BA in English with Creative Writing from Falmouth University.
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