In the context of increasingly competitive global tourism and tourists tending to seek specialized experiences, Da Nang has proactively built and developed specific medical tourism products that play a key role, strategically for the sustainable development of the city. This is not only a new direction but also the key to affirming position and creating different values.
Pioneering in the field of medical tourism events in Da Nang is Hospital 199 (Ministry of Public Security) deployed the Medical Tourism Unit on April 23, 2024.
Since October 2024, the Da Nang Tourism Association and Hospital 199 have also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in developing medical tourism. This marks the first "Health - Tourism" model in Da Nang in particular, in the Central - Central Highlands region.
Similarly, Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital also deployed a Medical Tourism Unit. Or, Da Nang Traditional Medicine Hospital established a "Tourism for Treatment" Unit. The general goal is to conduct medical examination, treatment and health recovery for tourists when visiting and experiencing the city.
Focusing on specific products demonstrates Da Nang's strategic vision and initiative in grasping global trends.
According to health experts, Da Nang can build a number of combined health tourism products, such as: High-quality general health check-up packages; Packages for cosmetic surgery services, traditional medicine dental services, rehabilitation, spa therapy combined with medicine combined with resorts...
Doctor Tran Thi Thuy - Head of the Department of Traditional Medicine, Hospital 199 (Ministry of Public Security), suggested: "We can widely develop a unique product package called "Nature healing package with traditional medicine" in areas with green, quiet spaces such as Son Tra peninsula, along the Han River...
There, visitors can experience physical detoxification, participate in exercise classes... be comfortable, comfortable both in terms of health and spirit, which will be the best experience for each visitor.
Previously, at the Workshop "Developing Da Nang Medical Tourism" organized by the Da Nang Medical Association in coordination with the Department of Tourism, the Department of Health and the City Tourism Association in April 2025, Mr. Tran Chi Cuong - Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee also requested departments and hospitals in the area to focus on developing medical tourism into a typical product, aiming to create added value from high-quality medical services.
Da Nang can develop specific medical tourism product packages with a strong local imprint. This is a key factor to make a difference. The product needs to harmoniously combine modern healthcare and local identity, with the core being from natural and spiritual tourism destinations such as: Resorts - resorts, beaches, to famous landmarks - Ba Na Hills, Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot, Son Tra peninsula, Hoi An...
Depending on the needs of each tourist, when medical facilities can combine consultation on each suitable package of tourism health products to help tourists experience comfortably and relax instead of focusing only on treatment.
