Medical Tourism Continues to Thrive in Ahmedabad Amid Middle East Tensions; Sterling Hospitals Treating Over 7 International Patients Including Those from Iraq

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 30: Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Ahmedabad continues to strengthen its position as an emerging international healthcare hub, with patients from countries including Iraq, Tanzania, Seychelles, Nigeria, Kenya, UAE and Sierra Leone travelling to Sterling Hospitals Ahmedabad for advanced and reliable medical treatment. Sterling Hospitals is currently treating international patients suffering from complex gynaecological conditions, soft tissue tumours, spine surgery-related complications, urology disorders and abdominal problems. Sterling Hospitals recently managed two complex trauma cases, including one involving a paramilitary personnel, under the care of Dr. Deepak Dave, highlighting the hospital’s growing expertise in international trauma care.

Iraq’s Father-Son Duo Recovering After Advanced Gangrene Treatment
Among the recent critical cases, a father-son duo from Iraq, Fakhira and Aamir, are undergoing treatment for severe gangrene-related complications caused due to serious infection and restricted blood supply in their lower limbs, which had significantly affected their mobility and daily life. Doctors initiated advanced infection control and limb salvage treatment, resulting in notable improvement in their condition.
Tanzanian Patient Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment
A female patient from Tanzania is currently undergoing specialised oncology treatment for a serious breast tumour condition requiring advanced cancer management and continuous medical monitoring. Despite travel disruptions in parts of the Middle East, medical tourism continues to remain strong due to the growing global trust in India’s healthcare ecosystem, advanced treatment infrastructure and experienced medical professionals.
Seychelles Worker Flown to Ahmedabad for Hand Surgery
In another important case, a worker employed in Seychelles suffered a severe industrial accident that critically crushed the fingers and thumb of his right hand, threatening his livelihood. After being referred to Ahmedabad within 24 hours, doctors at Sterling Hospitals successfully performed specialised reconstructive surgery and restored functionality in the injured fingers. Dr. Deepak Dave, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sterling Hospitals, said the patient had suffered a severe industrial hand injury with critical damage to the fingers and thumb requiring urgent reconstructive surgery. He added that timely medical intervention and advanced surgical management helped restore functionality in the injured hand.

Commenting on the rising global patient inflow, Sterling Hospitals MD & CEO Mr. Santosh Marathe said, “Sterling Hospitals Ahmedabad is currently treating over 1,000 international patients annually across oncology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, trauma care and other complex specialties. Backed by expert full time doctors, advanced medical technology, evidence based treatment protocols and strong international flight connectivity offering ease of access for overseas patients, Ahmedabad is rapidly emerging as a trusted global healthcare City and Sterling Hospitals continues to strengthen It’s position as a preferred global healthcare Destination.”
If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at [email protected]. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.
