Africa and GCC Medical Tourism Market 2025 | Industry Developments, Future Growth, Share & Industry Insights

Africa and GCC Medical Tourism Market size reached US$ 1.05 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 2.08 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period 2025-2033.

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Africa: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In September 2025, Healthtrip expanded its African operations, offering patients seamless access to specialized cardiac care in India and Turkey.

✅ In August 2025, a partnership between Egypt's Ministry of Health and Turkish hospitals launched a program for affordable oncology treatments for African patients.

✅ In July 2025, South Africa's MediTour network introduced teleconsultation services for patients traveling to GCC countries for orthopedic and cosmetic procedures.

✅ In June 2025, Nigeria's private healthcare groups partnered with UAE hospitals to streamline medical travel logistics and insurance coverage.

✅ In May 2025, Ghana launched a national initiative to promote its hospitals for regional medical tourism in collaboration with GCC healthcare providers.

GCC: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In September 2025, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health launched luxury healthcare packages targeting African medical tourists for cardiac and orthopedic care.

✅ In August 2025, UAE's Health Authority Abu Dhabi signed agreements with leading African hospitals to facilitate patient referrals for advanced treatments.

✅ In July 2025, Qatar introduced dedicated concierge services for African patients seeking oncology and cosmetic procedures.

✅ In June 2025, Oman's private hospitals partnered with African travel agencies to provide seamless medical travel and post-treatment care.

✅ In May 2025, Bahrain expanded its telemedicine network to pre-assess African patients before traveling for specialized surgeries.

Growth Drivers

Rising Awareness of Affordable Medical Procedures

Growing awareness of the lower cost of medical procedures is a key driver for the Africa & GCC medical tourism market. Patients are increasingly motivated to seek treatments abroad to benefit from cost savings while achieving better health outcomes, prompting efforts to offer more affordable and high-quality care.

For example, in April 2025, Healthtrip partnered with Satguru Travel Group to provide African patients easier access to world-class healthcare in countries such as the UAE, India, Turkey, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, in May 2025, the Organisation of Trade Union Organizations of West Africa (OTUWA) launched a campaign titled "Our Leaders Must Use Our Hospitals" to discourage political elites from seeking treatment abroad, highlighting the need to strengthen local healthcare systems for the wider population.

Key Players:

CuroTrip, Europ Assistance, Well Med Trip, Phillips HMO, Medicliq Healthcare, MedTours Africa, Med-Afrique, Global Med care, Netcross Medical Tours, HealthStay.io, Medcol, ShopDoc, and Mediglobe, among others.

Key Development:

In May 2025, the Organisation of Trade Union Organizations of West Africa (OTUWA) launched a regional campaign, "Our Leaders Must Use Our Hospitals," aimed at discouraging political elites in West Africa from seeking medical treatment abroad.

In April 2025, Healthtrip partnered with Satguru Travel Group to provide African patients with streamlined access to top-quality healthcare in countries including the UAE, India, Turkey, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.

In October 2024, HealthStay.io, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Cohort 7 Accelerator, introduced the world's first AI-powered sales and booking management platform for medical tourism in the UAE and beyond, revolutionizing how international patients plan and manage their medical travel.

Growth Forecast Projected:

The Africa and GCC Medical Tourism Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2025 and 2032. In 2024, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Research Process:

Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the Africa and GCC Medical Tourism Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges.

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Key Segments:

By Type: (International Medical Tourism, Domestic Medical Tourism)

By Treatment: (Medical Treatment, Wellness and Rejuvenation, Cures Through Traditional Systems of Medicine)

Benefits of the Report:

Chapter 1: Sets the stage by outlining the report's coverage, summarizing key market segments by region, product type, and application. Presents a snapshot of market sizes, growth potential across segments, and anticipated industry evolution both short and long term.

Chapter 2: Highlights pivotal market insights and uncovers the most significant emerging trends driving change within the industry.

Chapter 3: Offers an in-depth look at the competitive landscape among Africa and GCC Medical Tourism producers, including revenue shares, strategic moves, and recent mergers and acquisitions.

Chapter 4: Presents comprehensive profiles of the market's key players, delving into details such as revenue, profit margins, product portfolios, and company milestones.

Chapters 5 & 6: Analyze Africa and GCC Medical Tourism revenue at both regional and country levels, providing quantitative breakdowns of market sizes, growth opportunities, and development prospects worldwide.

Chapter 7: Focuses on different market segments by type, examining their individual sizes and potential, guiding readers toward high-impact, untapped market areas.

Chapter 8: Explores segmentation by application, evaluating industry growth potential in various downstream markets and pinpointing promising sectors for expansion.

Chapter 9: Provides a thorough review of the industry's supply chain mapping out both upstream and downstream activities.

Chapter 10: Concludes with a summary of the report's key findings and highlights the most critical takeaways for industry stakeholders.

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FAQ's

Q1: How fast is the Africa and GCC Medical Tourism Market growing?

A: The Market is on an impressive growth trajectory, expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2032

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