Tehran – Hamedan is ready to host a third eco freedom on health tourism, according to the provincial governor Hamid Moranori Shamsi.
Emphasizing the rich cultural and natural heritage of Hadan, officials emphasized that the event provides a great opportunity to introduce international representatives to the region’s unique health tourism capabilities.
At the address on Monday’s radio, Moranori Shamsi said Hadan is one of Iran’s main tourist hubs and boasts more than 1,900 natural and historic attractions.
Among these are world-renowned locations such as the Ali Saddle Cave, the Hill of Hegmatane (Ekbatana) and the inscription of Ganjuname. All contribute to the state’s status as a cultural and historical capital.
“The global registration of Larezin as a global city pottery and the national recognition of Hadan’s furniture sculpture and accommodation industry has further enhanced the state’s reputation in the craft sector,” the Governor added.
“The future Health Tourism Association is an excellent platform for presenting Hadan’s strengths in both traditional and modern medicine,” he emphasized. “In addition, we have received confirmation of participation from countries including the Kurdistan region of Oman, Russia and Iraq.”
He added that Hamedan is equipped with robust transport and healthcare infrastructure, making it a viable destination for local and international health tourists.
Hadan State features strong road, rail and air connectivity along with 10 active medical centres specializing in health tourism that serve both domestic and international patients.
Governor Moranouli also highlighted Hadan’s longstanding role in traditional medicine, citing his historical connections between biodiversity, including over 1,300 herbs, and his famous Persian physician, Ibn Cina, commonly known as Avicenna in the West.
He concluded by saying hosting ECO freedom on health tourism will not only increase the visibility of the state and attract international investment, but also contribute to improving local health services.
“The event will strengthen Hadan’s position as a major destination for both cultural and healthy tourism at the national and international levels,” he said.
Earlier this month, Iran’s Minister of Tourism Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced plans to set a target to attract 2 million medical tourists a year within the next five years, and significantly increase the country’s medical tourism sector.
Salehi-Amiri highlighted the country’s “advanced healthcare infrastructure” and competitive treatment costs as key assets that make the country a strategic destination for medical travelers.
“With a well-equipped hospital and a network of specialized medical staff, Iran offers high quality medical services at affordable prices. These strengths place us in a strong position to become one of the region’s main destinations for health tourism,” the minister said.
Hadan, also known as Ekbatana in its classical era, was once one of the most important cities in the ancient world. Hamedan spread across highlands and was initially urbanized by Medes, Assyrians, Persians and Parthians.
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