Healthcare London to showcase international medical expertise at the Health Tourism Future Forum in Riyadh

Healthcare London, which is a collaborative of leading private healthcare providers and teaching hospitals, announced its attendance to the Health Tourism Future Forum in Saudi Arabia to showcase why London is the medical destination of choice for international patients seeking to advance their complex care needs.

What's the story?

Officially launching at the forum in Riyadh, Healthcare London will exhibit for the first time with its collaborative partners — Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Private Care (NHS unit), Cleveland Clinic London, Cromwell Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK, King Edward VII's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare Private Care (NHS unit), Phoenix Hospital Group, The London Clinic, and University College London Hospitals Private Healthcare (NHS unit).

Healthcare London's partners are committed to sharing expertise with Saudi clinicians through training programs, both in-country and remotely, as well as staff exchanges in London. This initiative aims to enhance medical practices and patient care standards, benefiting healthcare both locally and globally.

On the record

"At Healthcare London, we want to make it as easy as possible for patients to get treatment in London. Our single portal enables patients and referrers to explore treatment options and find the most suitable hospital for their needs. With choice comes complexity, and we are committed to guiding patients through London's medical landscape to access the finest healthcare London has to offer," said David Hare MBE, CEO of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network which hosts Healthcare London. "London brings together a distinguished community of healthcare professionals, and led by the world's top medical talent, who are committed to delivering unparalleled medical treatments and services to patients from Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region."

"Healthcare London is committed to facilitating individuals seeking the finest and safest care to access and progress their complex healthcare needs within London's centres of excellence, where they benefit from multidisciplinary, value-based, coordinated care services," David added.

The context

Each year London continues to attract a significant number of overseas patients, particularly from the Middle East. Annually, over 100,000 individuals based abroad choose London as their preferred destination for medical treatment, a number that continues to rise.

London is home to some of the finest healthcare available anywhere in the world and over many years has pioneered many groundbreaking medical discoveries including modern surgery. The city's network of teaching and private hospitals has the highest concentration of medical and surgical specialists of any global city. Together, they are well-positioned and experienced in serving the needs of patients that access them for care from around the globe.

Health Tourism Future Forum takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28th to 30th April 2024.

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