CHENNAI: Private hospitals across Chennai are reporting steady demand from overseas patients, with Sri Lanka continuing to rank among the important source markets for specialist medical treatment.
Hospital administrators say patients continue travelling to Chennai for cardiac surgery, oncology, neurology, organ transplantation and advanced diagnostic procedures.
The city’s reputation as one of South Asia’s leading healthcare destinations has strengthened over the past decade through continued investment in specialist facilities and internationally accredited hospitals.
Industry representatives believe medical tourism is expected to expand further as airlines increase connectivity between southern India and neighbouring countries.
Travel operators in Chennai also report growing demand for combined treatment and recovery packages, particularly among patients travelling with family members.
Healthcare analysts note that while Sri Lanka continues investing in its own medical services, cross-border healthcare cooperation is likely to remain an important feature of regional relations.
Medical professionals here believe opportunities also exist for greater collaboration in medical education, research and specialist training between institutions in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
