Armenia expands medical tourism across three key areas
22.09.2026,
17:14
Armenia intends to develop medical tourism across several areas simultaneously. This was announced by the Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, while presenting the main directions of state policy for the sector's development at an international conference on medical tourism.
YEREVAN, September 22. /ARKA/. Armenia intends to develop medical tourism across several areas simultaneously. This was announced by the Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan, while presenting the main directions of state policy for the sector's development at an international conference on medical tourism.
According to the Ministry of Economy's press service, the minister noted that efforts are focused on three areas: expanding Armenia's international accessibility by improving air connectivity and simplifying visa procedures; developing medical and tourism infrastructure; and creating new tourism destinations in the regions.
"In particular, under the TRIP program (Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project – Ed.), plans are in place to establish seven tourism clusters, including one dedicated to medical tourism. Support programs are also envisaged for the acquisition of medical equipment and for the construction and renovation of hotels and sanatoriums," Papoyan noted.
The minister stated that developing medical tourism is important not only for improving the accessibility and quality of medical services but also for the country's economy.
According to him, the sector can help attract new investment, boost service exports, create jobs, and foster the development of related industries such as tourism, hospitality, and transport.
"Armenia possesses the necessary prerequisites for developing medical tourism, including qualified specialists, modern medical equipment, demand for services, and significant cultural and tourism potential," Papoyan said.
According to the Ministry of Economy's press service, the minister noted that efforts are focused on three areas: expanding Armenia's international accessibility by improving air connectivity and simplifying visa procedures; developing medical and tourism infrastructure; and creating new tourism destinations in the regions.
"In particular, under the TRIP program (Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project – Ed.), plans are in place to establish seven tourism clusters, including one dedicated to medical tourism. Support programs are also envisaged for the acquisition of medical equipment and for the construction and renovation of hotels and sanatoriums," Papoyan noted.
The minister stated that developing medical tourism is important not only for improving the accessibility and quality of medical services but also for the country's economy.
According to him, the sector can help attract new investment, boost service exports, create jobs, and foster the development of related industries such as tourism, hospitality, and transport.
"Armenia possesses the necessary prerequisites for developing medical tourism, including qualified specialists, modern medical equipment, demand for services, and significant cultural and tourism potential," Papoyan said.
