The Impact of Medical Tourism on India-Pakistan War: A Lens on Conflict and Cooperation
Medical tourism, the practice of traveling across borders for healthcare services, has emerged as a significant global industry. In South Asia, India has positioned itself as a leading destination for affordable, high-quality medical care, attracting patients from across the world, including Pakistan. Despite the longstanding geopolitical tensions and intermittent conflicts between India and Pakistan, medical tourism has created a unique, albeit complex, dynamic in their relationship. This blog explores how medical tourism influences the India-Pakistan war , examining its potential to foster cooperation, the challenges it faces, and its broader implications. Medical Tourism: A Growing Bridge Across Borders India’s medical tourism industry is a global success story, valued at over $9 billion in 2023 and projected to grow significantly in the coming years. The country offers advanced medical procedures—ranging from cardiac surgeries to organ transplants—at a fraction of the cost in...