TEHRAN-- Alborz province holds the possible to become a hub for health tourist, an authorities with health ministry has stated.

There are numerous exceptional specialized and subspecialized medical facilities in Alborz province that contribute to health tourist, Mohammad Panahi discussed on Saturday.

In this field, the private sector has actually grown substantially and welcomes medical travelers, the authorities added.

According to available data, Iran hosts approximately one million medical tourists each year.

About one million medical travelers, primarily from the neighboring nations, arrive in Iran every year, Mohammadreza Tarjoman, who commands the Health Ministrys tourist workplace, stated last April.

The bulk of inbound medical passengers originate from the nearby nations, consisting of Iraq and Afghanistan, the authorities said.

Discussing health centers and centers, he stated a selection of 200 Iranian medical centers have consent to accept foreign patients.Experts believe medical tourism in Iran is a win-win chance both for the country and foreign patients, as they are used budget friendly yet quality treatment services and the country gets considerable foreign currency.

Amongst Irans trump cards are the presence of trustworthy cosmetic surgeons and physicians, innovative medical technologies, high-tech medicine and diverse expertises, extremely budget-friendly treatments, and finally its hospitable people.Iran seeks to exceed its annual medical tourists to around two million in [fiscal year] 1404 (March 2025-March 2026).

Alborz province is surrounded by Mazandaran, Tehran, Markazi, and Qazvin provinces.

Its name is driven by the Alborz Mountains.

A significant part of the mountains is located in the north part of the province.Historical resources and documents in addition to archeological studies indicate that Alborz has a rich culture dating back to prehistoric times.ABU/