Islamabad: The National Medical Tourism Initiative has been officially launched in Pakistan.

This announcement was made at the annual international conference of the Pakistan Association of Plastic Surgeons (PAPS).

Launched with the effective support of SIFC, the initiative aims to make Pakistan a regional hub providing low-cost and quality medical services. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Secretary Health Aslam Ghauri, DG SIFC, along with senior government and medical figures and international experts.

According to officials, this project will provide quality and affordable treatment to international patients in Pakistan, while international participants also appreciated the quality and arrangements of the conference.

Dr. Khalid Sami from Egypt welcomed the participation and expressed his desire to participate in the future, while Professor Dr. Moazzam Tarar from the United Kingdom called it a significant achievement.

Officials say that SIFC is playing a key role in promoting global cooperation, investment and medical tourism in the health sector.