Conferences
The Islamic Countries Health Tourism Conference is a significant event dedicated to the expanding health tourism industry within the Islamic world. It gathers experts, professionals, and stakeholders from various Islamic nations to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this field.
The Health Tourism Conferences of OIC Countries began in 2010 in Mashhad and continued for the next three years, also in Mashhad, in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Following the decisions made at the ICRIC Board Meeting on October 16, 2024, in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, the "5th Conference of Islamic Countries Health Tourism" is scheduled to be held from May 27-29, 2025, in the beautiful historical city of Isfahan, I.R. Iran.
The ICCD Secretariat has been requested to send a letter to the members' chambers, inviting participants from Health Tourism Centers, hospitals, tour operators, hotel owners, and other agencies that provide services in the health tourism sector. The goal is to encourage specialists and researchers active in health tourism within Islamic countries to participate and showcase the health tourism capacities of their nations.
Focus:
The conference aims to promote and develop health tourism in Islamic countries, emphasizing the unique strengths and resources these nations have in providing healthcare services to international patients.
Topics:
The conference will cover a wide range of topics related to health tourism, including medical treatments, wellness and spa services, halal tourism, and cultural considerations for Muslim patients. The specific topics for the 5th conference include:
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1. The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in the Development of International Health Services
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2. Identifying the Capacities of Islamic Countries in the Field of International Health Services with a Focus on Health Diplomacy
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3. Accreditation of International Health Services (Health Tourism) in Islamic Countries
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4. The Role of the Spiritual Environment in the Recovery Process of Health Tourists (Travel, Pilgrimage, Health) and Reviewing Countries from this Perspective, along with Marketing, Branding, and Health Tourism (Health Tourism Value Chain)
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5. Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Branding in Attracting Foreign Patients, including the Role of Media in the Development of International Health Services
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6. Service Delivery Organizations in the Development of International Health Services (Supply Chain), Supervision and Enforcement, and Legal and Insurance Issues in International Health Services
Goals:
The conference seeks to foster collaboration and partnerships between Islamic countries in the health tourism sector, share best practices, and attract investment in this growing industry.
Audience:
Participants typically include healthcare providers, tourism agencies, government officials, and investors. The Islamic Countries Health Tourism Conference plays a crucial role in promoting the growth of health tourism in the Islamic world, advancing cross-cultural understanding, and ensuring high-quality healthcare services for patients from around the globe.
While the concept of health tourism within Islamic countries has existed for centuries, the formal establishment of the Islamic Countries Health Tourism Conference is a relatively recent development. Unfortunately, precise historical details about the conference's inception, including the exact year of its first gathering, are not readily available in current information sources.
