A Beacon of Health; Medical Tourism in Jordan A Powerful Sector

Medical tourism is a 44.8 billion dollar global industry. Countries that have a strong healthcare system and robust medical infrastructure can cash in on part of the proverbial pie, and the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan is among those elite.

Jordan’s status as one of the medical elite in the region as well as having a moderately priced healthcare system makes it a medical tourism magnet. Patients from all over the region flock to the Kingdom to obtain access to some of the best medical amenities in the region.

The Jordanian government has taken notice, as well as the necessary steps to maintain that aura of excellence, and has strived to enhance its medical tourism sector. A whopping 7.92% of the country’s GDP comes from medical tourism.

Medical tourism brings foreign funds into much more than just medical bills; the hospitality sector of hotels and airlines, the local marketplace, financial institutions, eateries and stores, and the transportation sectors all benefit from increased medical tourism.

So why is it that many patients, many coming from extremely wealthy countries in the Gulf, come to Jordan for treatment?

Excellent medical standards

Jordan is home to over 28,000 physicians, many of whom obtained their board in the USA, UK, EU, and other world-leading nations. The nursing, laboratory, pharmacist, and technician staff are also some of the best in the region.

Privatized healthcare in Jordan has taken the medical infrastructure to another level; as major hospitals and medical institutions equipped with top-of-the-line equipment make the country a great place for those looking for intricate or complex procedures.

Jordanian public universities have played a major part in breeding some of the best doctors in the region, and private institutions join in by providing highly talented medical staff such as pharmacists, nursing staff, and more.

Jordan’s healthcare capacity is also outstanding, even during the pandemic ravaged the year of 2020 hospitals in Jordan maintained capacity and were not overrun with patients.

Abundance of services

Jordan enjoys great ties with many of the world’s best medical manufacturing nations, such as the EU and USA, which means it can get the most advanced medical supplies quickly to serve its local population and any incoming medical tourists.

Jordan is also home to many drug manufacturers, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Dar Al Dawa being the most prominent, many of which have become global drug exporters and provide a high standard of medicine production.

Jordan has an abundance of private hospitals, 69 to be exact, over 2500 pharmacies, and countless private clinics for medical tourists to choose from. This means waiting times for treatments and procedures are cut to a minimum and medical tourists do not need to plan for long stays.

Convenient and affordable

Jordan’s central location in the region, along with its high safety standard and political stability, meaning it is easy to get to and easy to reside in until the medical part of the journey has been handled. Private hospitals even help medical tourists arrange and book their trips.

Jordan’s medical procedures are priced quite favorably when compared to some of its compatriots in the region while lodging and living in the nation for short periods is on the average side on the cost scales.

Suitable medical tourism environment

Jordan has a strong transportation and lodging infrastructure, with major medical centers surrounded by top-notch hotels and apartments for rent allowing patients to easily access them. The transportation structure is also easy to comprehend and can get patients anywhere they need to be easily and hustle-free.

The actual environment itself is another major attraction, as many medical tourists have trouble with extreme weather conditions. Jordan’s continental weather, much warmer than its neighbors to the north and much cooler than the scorching heat in the Gulf Region means medical tourists won’t have to worry about the weather making their conditions even worse.

A beacon of healthcare

Jordan, although a relatively small country, prides itself on its excellent healthcare system and infrastructure, as well as its top-tier medical staff. The country continues to evolve its medical offerings to attract more medical tourists from all around the world, and it is a win-win situation for both the medical tourists and the Jordanian economy.

AVID is set to play a big part in Jordan’s medical tourism landscape through its proposed medical center is set to elevate the medical landscape, a 200-bed treatment center, medical research facility, outpatient clinics, and support service facilities all located within a medical hub in the capital of Amman will take Jordanian healthcare up a level. If you would like to know more about the project, contact AVID today.