Hyderabad is set to become a key player in medical tourism as part of the state’s ambitious ‘TelanganaRising 2047’ plan. The government is drafting this vision to capitalize on Hyderabad’s reputation for top-notch medical services, attracting international patients.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made this declaration at the opening of the new AIG Hospitals in Banjara Hills. He shared the government’s plan to make Hyderabad a national hub for medical and health tourism.
The government is committed to providing free healthcare and quality education for the underprivileged, allocating Rs 11,500 crore for medical development and Rs 21,500 crore for education this year. Treatments up to Rs 10 lakh are already free for the poor. Dr. Nori Dattatreya has been named as a cancer care consultant for the government.
The Chief Minister highlighted efforts to enhance medical services, noting the shift from family doctors to specialists. New government hospitals are being built across the state, and the Osmania General Hospital is expanding rapidly with plans for an extra 7,000 beds.
Revanth Reddy emphasized the importance of government hospitals matching the quality of corporate counterparts and urged doctors to serve in these hospitals for at least a month as a social duty.
To prevent health issues, the government plans to introduce health profile cards for women in self-help groups.
Praising AIG Hospitals Chairman Dr. Nageshwar Reddy, the Chief Minister encouraged collaboration to strengthen the health sector. Patients from 66 countries seek treatment at AIG, highlighting its global reputation. Revanth Reddy believes Dr. Reddy deserves the Bharat Ratna and will advocate for this award.
Hyderabad’s status as a global IT and healthcare hub is driving discussions with the Union Government to boost flight connections with the Middle East.
