In 2024, about *** million people traveled to Malaysia for medical and healthcare purposes. Medical tourism has increased in Malaysia since 2014, but the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions in 2020 and 2021 caused a significant decrease in the number of medical tourists. The emerging leader of healthcare Malaysia is among other countries in the Asia-Pacific region such as Singapore, Thailand, and South Korea that have promoted the medical tourism industry. In 2005, the Ministry of Health (MoH) Malaysia established the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) to promote healthcare travel. To support its ambition to be a medical tourism hub, Malaysia focused on developing its medical sector, by increasing the number of registered doctors and encouraging industrial collaboration between its private and public sectors, among others. The MHTC was created as a separate public sector entity in 2011, which gave it greater freedom to regulate the market. Since then, there had been significant growth in the medical tourism revenue. The Malaysian Health Travel brand The industry development and promotions, both domestic and abroad, have increased their international patient base and enticed foreign investment. The collaboration of the MHTC with Air Asia Indonesia is one such initiative that aimed at promoting metropolitan cities like Penang as the medical tourism center of the nation. The National Health Institute established the International Patient Center (IPC) to assist traveling patients with immigration services, visa, and health insurance transfers to make Malaysia the preferred destination for healthcare. Through this, Malaysia could see a steady development in the industry, which was reflected in the increasing value of the tourist expenditure for medical purposes, among others.

The revenue generated from medical tourism in Malaysia reached an estimate of 2.72 billion Malaysian ringgit as of 2024. This was a significant increase compared to the revenue in 2021, which was 600 million Malaysian ringgit. The medical tourism industry in Malaysia suffered during the two-year travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a vast decrease in revenue. Leading medical destination in Southeast Asia Malaysia is well known as a leading medical destination in Southeast Asia. In 2024, there were more than 1.5 million people who traveled to Malaysia for medical purposes. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), 60 percent of medical tourists come from the neighboring country, Indonesia. Penang is a popular medical destination city, especially for Indonesians, due to its proximity to Sumatra, one of the largest islands in Indonesia. In 2022, the Peninsular state generated more than 285 million Malaysian ringgit in revenue from medical tourism. Quality private medical care Medical travelers would usually go to private hospitals for their medical treatments. The Malaysian private healthcare system is well-developed and works to complement the public healthcare system. Many renowned Malaysian private hospitals that are popular among international visitors offer world-class medical care with the latest technology. In 2023, there were 212 private hospitals in Malaysia, representing a larger number compared to public hospitals.

This statistic shows the number of medical tourists from the Middle East who visited South Korea in 2015, by country. The largest number of medical tourists to South Korea from the Middle East that year came from the United Arab Emirates with almost ***** such patients.

In 2023, the tourist expenditure for medical purposes in Malaysia was valued at approximately *********** Malaysian ringgit. This was a significant increase from the previous years. Malaysia's medical tourism industry suffered the consequences of travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

Thailand Tourism Expenditure: Medical Care data was reported at 386.250 THB mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 344.940 THB mn for 2015. Thailand Tourism Expenditure: Medical Care data is updated yearly, averaging 344.940 THB mn from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2016, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 386.250 THB mn in 2016 and a record low of 252.350 THB mn in 2014. Thailand Tourism Expenditure: Medical Care data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q016: Tourism Expenditure by Item.

This statistic shows the distribution of medical tourists in South Korea as of *************, by length of planned stay. During the survey period, **** percent of respondents replied with ********** days as their length of planned stay in South Korea.

Malaysia Tourist Expenditure: Medical data was reported at 3,040.100 MYR mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,955.500 MYR mn for 2016. Malaysia Tourist Expenditure: Medical data is updated yearly, averaging 2,955.500 MYR mn from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2017, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,040.100 MYR mn in 2017 and a record low of 2,142.700 MYR mn in 2015. Malaysia Tourist Expenditure: Medical data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q011: Tourist Expenditure.

Japan MSP: Hong Kong: Medicine, Health Goods, Toiletries data was reported at 13.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.000 Person for Sep 2017. Japan MSP: Hong Kong: Medicine, Health Goods, Toiletries data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.000 Person from Mar 2015 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.000 Person in Jun 2016 and a record low of 4.000 Person in Mar 2015. Japan MSP: Hong Kong: Medicine, Health Goods, Toiletries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q032: Tourism and Leisure: Satisfaction Rating Visiting to Japan.

Japan MSP: South Korea: Medicine, Health Goods, Toiletries data was reported at 453.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 350.000 Person for Sep 2017. Japan MSP: South Korea: Medicine, Health Goods, Toiletries data is updated quarterly, averaging 348.000 Person from Mar 2015 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 453.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 228.000 Person in Sep 2015. Japan MSP: South Korea: Medicine, Health Goods, Toiletries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q032: Tourism and Leisure: Satisfaction Rating Visiting to Japan.

Turkey Tourism Expenditure: Resident: IE: Health data was reported at 6.259 USD mn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.616 USD mn for Jun 2018. Turkey Tourism Expenditure: Resident: IE: Health data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.084 USD mn from Dec 2004 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.966 USD mn in Sep 2007 and a record low of 0.793 USD mn in Sep 2015. Turkey Tourism Expenditure: Resident: IE: Health data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.Q021: Tourism Income, Donation and Expenditure: Quarterly.

In 2018, the market size of health and wellness tourism in China reached **** billion yuan, steadily growing from ** billion yuan in 2015. The wellness tourism market in China was estimated to reach 100 billion yuan in 2020. Wellness tourism is travel pursuing physical and psychological health.

This statistic depicts the willingness of medical tourists to recommend South Korea to other people for its medical services as of December 2015. During the survey period, **** percent of the respondents answered that they will definitely recommend South Korea for the medical tourism.

Japan PR: Spain: Shopping: Medicine, Health goods, Toiletries data was reported at 7.692 % in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.111 % for Sep 2017. Japan PR: Spain: Shopping: Medicine, Health goods, Toiletries data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.083 % from Mar 2015 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.949 % in Mar 2015 and a record low of 2.857 % in Sep 2015. Japan PR: Spain: Shopping: Medicine, Health goods, Toiletries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q029: Tourism and Leisure: Purchase Rate per Purchaser by Nationality.

Abstract Social networks like Facebook have revolutionized communication strategies of the brands and its effects are clear and deep, and have transformed the way in which society is communicated to changed perceptions and social norms and, therefore, have transformed the dynamics of communication. In this sense, it is pertinent to analyze the presence of Termas of Centre of Portugal in social networks is essential, once that allows them to transmit information about their services and products. The aim of this study is to measure, through digital indicators, the level of interaction of the Termas of Centre of Portugal (in the official pages of Facebook) with his audience, in order to compare and measure the participation and interaction of each one of the pages with their users, and thus help managers to develop content strategies that make possible increasing the level of participation of the fans to the brand. The choice of Termas which are establishments where health care is provided, in which it is performed harnessing the therapeutic properties of a medicinal mineral water for prevention of ailments, therapeutic, etc., it is based on the importance today is acquiring health tourism in Portugal, being Termas its main representative. The working methodology is based on quantitative analysis using the analysis of digital metrics PageMarch and Kaushik together with an analysis of the content of the official website of Termas on Facebook. The sampling process was non-probabilistic intentional and collection was carried out between June and October 2015.It is observed that the amount of information available on the pages, just for them, is not responsible for the increased level of commitment. It was verified that most of the pages of the Termas of Centre of Portugal on Facebook, do not take this tool, which Facebook has become, in order to communicate through Electronic Word-of-mouse with your audience.

This statistic presents the reimbursement amount for procedures conducted in other European countries in 2015. The reimbursement amount for health procedures conducted in Ireland amounted to approximately ***** thousand euros.

Japan TE: Hong Kong: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data was reported at 4.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.000 Person for Dec 2017. Japan TE: Hong Kong: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.000 Person in Jun 2014 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Dec 2015. Japan TE: Hong Kong: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q032: Tourism and Leisure: Satisfaction Rating Visiting to Japan.

This statistic illustrates the inconveniences of medical tourists during the use of medical services in South Korea as of *************. During the survey period, **** percent of the respondents complained about the high cost.

Japan TE: Italy: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data was reported at 0.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.000 Person for Dec 2017. Japan TE: Italy: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.000 Person from Mar 2015 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Mar 2018. Japan TE: Italy: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q032: Tourism and Leisure: Satisfaction Rating Visiting to Japan.

Japan SR: Spain: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data was reported at 0.000 Person in Mar 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Dec 2017. Japan SR: Spain: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 Person from Mar 2015 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Mar 2018. Japan SR: Spain: Medical Treatment/Medical Check-Up data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q032: Tourism and Leisure: Satisfaction Rating Visiting to Japan.

This survey shows the future demand for medical treatments outside of patient's region of residence in the U.S. in 2013-2015, by specialty. Some 39 percent of respondents stated that they might demand a future medical travel outside of the patient's region of residence for a cosmetic surgical treatment.