Kerala’s medical tourism sector is experiencing significant growth – Minister Riyas, Ettravelworld

Minister of Tourism Muhammad Riyas

Kerala Tourism Minister Pa Muhammad Riyas said the state’s medical tourism sector is witnessing rapid growth.

He said this after inaugurating an exhibit organized as part of the Chamber of Pharma Entrepreneurs (come) and event in Kochi on Thursday. According to Riyas, Kerala’s hospitals are gaining popularity worldwide and the state’s medical tourism sector is experiencing significant expansion in both reputation and patient visits.

“If we make our medical tourism sector more popular, it will help the Pharma sector in Kerala. I hope the camera will continue to bring new ideas and strengthen Kerala’s healthcare sector,” he said.

Earlier, State Finance Minister KN Balagopal, in a video conference, spoke about the need to provide safe and genuine medicines to the people. The Chamber asked for help to stop the circulation of counterfeit drugs in the market.

State Revenue Minister K Rajan appreciated the Chamber for introducing modern technology and facilities to make Kerala a global pharmaceutical hub.

Cope State President K Sanal pointed out that Kerala’s Pharma sector has an annual turnover of more than 1000 years and is very important to the state’s economy.

He stated that the state’s pharmaceutical sector has been at the forefront during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, floods and crises by providing medicines to affected people. The conference ended on Friday.

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