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Medical Technology

Advanced equipment and technology availability (robotic surgery, etc.)

The country comparison

Which countries are best for medical technology

The destinations ranked high→low under this lens — each with the reasoning behind its score, the cited evidence one click down, and its full report. The verdict is free; the report is the depth.

19 / 19 Countries ranked

Researched and assessed by the Epidaurus editorial pipeline against our published scale. A country below the rule is not yet assessed enough — never ranked last.

  1. 1 Japan JP 5.0/5 Good Japan demonstrates world-class medical technology infrastructure that exceeds criteria across all dimensions. The country operates 570+ da Vinci robotic systems plus five additional platforms, holds the world's highes... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 4 cited points
    • 570+ da Vinci robotic surgery units plus 5 additional approved platforms (Hinotori, Senhance, Hugo RAS, Saroa) with insurance coverage across urology, gynecology, GI, thoracic, and head/neck specialties [Current Status Analysis of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy - Scientific Reports - 2024]
    • World-leading CT scanner density of 101 per 100,000 population and MRI density of 48 per 100,000 population; 184 combined imaging devices per million vs OECD average of 51 [Geographic Distribution of CT, MRI and PET Devices in Japan - PLOS ONE - 2015]
    • 14 proton therapy centers (2nd globally) and 7 carbon ion therapy centers that collectively treated 43,000+ patients since 1994; 794 radiation therapy facilities with 53.4% implementing IMRT/IGRT [Trends and Distribution of External Radiation Therapy Facilities in Japan - PMC - 2024]
    • Japan Medical Imaging Database with 500 million archived images; AI diagnostics market growing at 18.6% CAGR ($103M in 2024); FUJIFILM CAD EYE colonoscopy received FDA clearance in 2024 [Japan AI in Medical Diagnostics Market - Spherical Insights - 2024; Advancing Clinical MRI Exams with AI - Japanese Journal of Radiology - 2025]

    Read the full Japan report →

  2. 2 South Korea KR 5.0/5 Good South Korea demonstrates world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to or exceeding leading global destinations. The country simultaneously offers cutting-edge robotic surgery systems (70+ hospitals, ear... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 8 cited points
    • Robotic surgery: 70+ hospitals with robotic systems; da Vinci 5 launched October 2024 as only second global market after USA [Korea BioMed - October 2024]
    • Advanced imaging: Ranks 3rd globally in CT scanner density per capita; Samsung Medical Center operates 4 PET/CT scanners and 2 on-site cyclotrons for radiopharmaceutical production [Wikipedia - 2024; Korea Health Tour - 2024]
    • Radiation therapy: ~75% of Korean radiation facilities perform IMRT; 2 operational proton therapy centers (National Cancer Center 2007, Samsung 2015) treating 7,000+ patients; 3rd proton center scheduled for 2029 [PMC - 2023, 2016; RaySearch - 2025]
    • Medical AI leadership: 157 medical AI device approvals in 2025 (2.5× increase in 3 years); Samsung Medical Center first worldwide to achieve HIMSS Quadruple Stage 7; VUNO DeepCARS deployed across 50,000+ hospital beds [Seoul Economic Daily - April 2026; Healthcare IT News - 2024]
    • 3D printing innovation: World's first 3D-printed custom trachea transplant performed at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (2024); active partnerships for craniofacial and orthopedic applications [3Dnatives - March 2024]
    • Genomics infrastructure: USD 729.6M market (2024); nationwide NGS network of 6 regional centers launched June 2025; KOSMOS national precision oncology program [IMARC Group - 2025; Allied Market Research - 2025]
    • Medical tourist accessibility: 2,011,822 international patients in 2025; 1-3 business day scheduling for most procedures; 30-70% cost savings vs USA/Japan/Western Europe [AJU Press - March 2026; MEDIGRACE - 2026]
    • Technology partnerships: Co-development relationships with Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Intuitive Surgical, IBA Proton, ProTom; GE-LG-Microsoft Korea smart hospital initiative [Korea BioMed - 2024]

    Read the full South Korea report →

  3. 3 Turkey TR 5.0/5 Good Turkey operates world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to leading global medical tourism destinations. The country has multiple facilities offering cutting-edge equipment including 8+ da Vinci roboti... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 8 cited points
    • At least 8 Turkish clinics operate da Vinci robotic systems across urology, gynecology, cardiac, and general surgery; Acibadem, Medipol, Memorial, and Anadolu all have confirmed active programs with individual surgeons reporting 600-900+ procedure volumes
    • Turkey operates 1,001 MRI scanners, 1,359 CT scanners, and 169 PET scanners nationally; leading private hospitals routinely deploy 3T MRI systems; combined PET-CT available at 64+ facilities
    • World's ninth MR-Linac center installed at Acibadem Maslak; Turkey has 10 CyberKnife units (5 in Istanbul), Gamma Knife, proton therapy, and multiple TrueBeam/TomoTherapy/Radixact platforms at competing institutions
    • Orthopedic robotic surgery includes MAKO (Acibadem), NAVIO 7 (multiple centers), and MAZOR X Stealth exclusively at Turan & Turan with 33,000+ total orthopedic surgeries
    • Turkey has 50+ JCI-accredited hospitals—more than any country outside the US—with equipment meeting FDA/CE international standards and serviced through manufacturer partnerships with Siemens Healthiceers, GE Healthcare, Varian, Elekta, Intuitive Surgical, and Stryker
    • Recent innovation partnerships: Memorial Hospitals Group partnered with Aiforia Technologies 2024 for AI-assisted digital pathology; Koç Healthcare and Caring Cross announced CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing partnership March 2024; Genoks-Velsera NGS diagnostics partnership June 2024
    • Medical tourists report appointment wait times typically within days compared to months or years in Western systems; 1.3 million medical tourists visited Turkey in 2024 (168% increase 2021-2023), validating system capacity
    • First-ever Turkish hospital appearance on Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026 global ranking (Anadolu Medical Center in global top 250), validating technology standing on international stage

    Read the full Turkey report →

  4. 4 Spain ES 5.0/5 Good Spain demonstrates world-class medical technology infrastructure directly comparable to leading global medical tourism destinations. The country operates 100+ surgical robots with continuous deployment of latest-gener... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 4 cited points
    • 100+ surgical robots across network; Hospital Bellvitge operates 5 including latest da Vinci SP single-port; Hospital Clínic performed 1,060 robotic procedures in 2024
    • Proton therapy centers at Quirónsalud (IBA Proteus One 2019) and CUN (Hitachi synchrotron 2020); government €271M plan for 10 additional public proton units
    • Advanced imaging: 7.3 million CT and 6.1 million MRI scans in 2023 (3rd in EU); 3T MRI, 64+ slice CT, PET-CT, Siemens combined PET/MRI, and 3T intraoperative MRI widely deployed
    • Healthcare AI market USD 414M in 2025 with federated learning networks; 3D printing integrated in 41% of hospitals; SJD Barcelona executing 500+ surgical projects annually; precision oncology matched therapies rising from 1% to 14.2% (2014-2024)

    Read the full Spain report →

  5. 5 Malaysia MY 5.0/5 Good Malaysia demonstrates world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to leading global destinations. The country operates 6+ da Vinci Xi robotic platforms across competing private hospitals, state-of-the-art... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Sunway Medical Centre operates 2 da Vinci Xi units with 2,200+ completed robotic surgeries; additional da Vinci Xi deployed at Gleneagles KL, Pantai KL, SJMC, creating 6+ system redundancy across private hospitals
    • Gleneagles Hospital Penang became first facility in Southeast Asia to deploy Siemens SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Dual Source CT in April 2025; Sunway Medical Centre operates four 3T Siemens MRI scanners
    • Beacon Hospital operates Varian TrueBeam 4.1 (first in Southeast Asia with HyperArc HDRT), Varian Halcyon 4.0 (first in Southeast Asia), supporting IMRT/VMAT/IGRT/SRS/SBRT with submillimetre accuracy
    • Multiple stereotactic platforms including Gamma Knife ICON (Gleneagles KL, 602+ patients treated), CyberKnife (KPJ Ampang Puteri), and advanced orthopedic robotics (ROSA, Mako, ExcelsiusGPS) deployed across facilities
    • MyGenom Project launched August 2024 with Illumina NovaSeq X Plus sequencers; IJN achieved EMRAM Stage 6 validation December 2024; 3D printing and digital pathology capabilities under active adoption
    • Malaysia hosts largest medical device manufacturing base in Southeast Asia with 10 global multinationals; 54,000 AMMI-member employees ensure local technical support; FDA/CE mark regulatory equivalence accelerates equipment adoption

    Read the full Malaysia report →

  6. 6 Germany DE 5.0/5 Good Germany demonstrates world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to leading global destinations. The country hosts over 350 hospitals performing robotic-assisted procedures with current-generation da Vinc... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 4 cited points
    • Over 350 German hospitals perform robotic-assisted procedures annually; da Vinci Xi deployed at Helios Emil von Behring (May 2024) and da Vinci SP first deployed in German-speaking region at University Hospital Greifswald (December 2024)
    • Germany ranks second globally in MRI density (35.25 scanners per million inhabitants), with 3,088 CT scanners nationally and 14 million CT scans performed in 2023 (second in Europe); PET-CT available at all university medical centers
    • Five proton/heavy-ion therapy centers operational (Heidelberg HIT, Munich RPTC, Essen WPE, Dresden UPTD, Marburg MIT)—highest concentration in EU; Heidelberg HIT uniquely offers both proton and carbon-ion therapy; world-first Elekta Evo adaptive CT-Linac deployed at DTZ Berlin in February 2024
    • Strong emerging technology integration: AI-assisted diagnostics via Siemens platforms deployed across major hospitals, genomDE precision medicine program operational since 2024 with genome/exome/panel sequencing reimbursed at university centers, and 3D printing established for surgical applications; Siemens Healthineers (Erlangen) provides near-manufacturer technical support and priority access to innovations

    Read the full Germany report →

  7. 7 Singapore SG 5.0/5 Good Singapore demonstrates world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to leading global destinations. The country hosts multiple da Vinci Xi robotic surgery systems across major hospitals, photon-counting CT... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Multiple da Vinci Xi robotic surgery systems at Raffles Robotics Centre, IHH network hospitals (Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth, Mount Elizabeth Novena), Mount Alvernia, plus Mako robotic-arm systems at SGH with over 500 procedures completed
    • Photon-counting CT (Siemens NAEOTOM Alpha) at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Sengkang General Hospital—first in Southeast Asia; mCT flow PET at Raffles Nuclear Medicine Centre—first in Southeast Asia; PET-MRI at Mount Elizabeth; 3T MRI systems widely available
    • Hitachi proton therapy centre at NCCS (opened June 2023) with 5 treatment rooms and pencil beam scanning; Gamma Knife at NUH and Mount Elizabeth; Icon Cancer Centre offering TomoTherapy, HyperArc, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SGRT, and brachytherapy
    • NUH with 115 clinical AI applications deployed and 41% of 9,000 staff trained; SGH 3D Design and Printing Centre for surgical planning and custom prosthetics; PRECISE-SG100K whole-genome sequencing of 100,000 individuals; NCCS UNITED 2.0 AI-powered genomic cancer profiling
    • Strategic partnerships: Philips MRI Training Centre at SGH (December 2024), Siemens Healthineers 5-year MOU with SGH (April 2025); Singapore Health Sciences Authority achieved WHO maturity level 4 medical device regulation (March 2026)—first globally

    Read the full Singapore report →

  8. 8 Israel IL 5.0/5 Good Israel meets all Score 5 criteria with world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to leading global destinations. The country operates 5+ da Vinci robotic surgery systems across major centers, maintains ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Five da Vinci robotic surgery systems at Ichilov, Hadassah, Sheba, Assuta, and Rambam; Sheba developed world's first robotic spine surgery system
    • Ichilov upgraded to four new Siemens MRI systems (including 3T) in 2024; PET-CT available at five major centers; Assuta operates PET-MRI fusion imaging
    • CyberKnife at Ichilov; TrueBeam with IMRT/IGRT/VMAT/SBRT at Sheba (3,000+ patients annually); proton therapy at Hadassah (P-Cure system, 2023) and national center contracted with two IBA Proteus ONE units
    • Nine Israeli companies hold approximately 60 FDA approvals for AI diagnostic algorithms (6% of global total); 3D surgical printing lab operational at Tel Aviv Sourasky; Europe's largest CAR-T program at Sheba with in-house manufacturing
    • Medical tourists experience wait times of days to weeks with dedicated international patient units, 30-50% cost advantage over US, and strong partnerships with global medical technology manufacturers (Siemens, Intuitive, IBA, Insightec)

    Read the full Israel report →

  9. 9 United Kingdom GB 4.5/5 Good The UK operates world-class medical technology infrastructure for medical tourists in London's private hospitals, with robust robotic surgery (7 da Vinci systems plus Versius), groundbreaking radiation therapy (world-... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Robotic surgery: HCA Healthcare UK operates 7 da Vinci systems across five hospitals (exceeding the 5+ threshold), plus Versius and Mako orthopaedic robots
    • Radiation therapy: Royal Marsden is first centre worldwide to implement ARTemis online adaptive radiotherapy; operates CyberKnife (4,000+ patients since 2011) and Gamma Knife; UK has two NHS proton therapy centres
    • Genomic medicine: NHS delivered 810,000 genomic tests in 2024 with 8% year-on-year growth, world-leading precision oncology infrastructure
    • Medical tourist accessibility: Wait times for advanced procedures are 'days to a few weeks' with dedicated International Patient Centres and expedited access
    • Imaging limitation: UK ranks lowest among 10 OECD peers for CT, MRI, and PET scanner density per million population (10 CT, 8.6 MRI, 0.5 PET per million as of 2021)

    Read the full United Kingdom report →

  10. 10 United Arab Emirates AE 4.5/5 Good The UAE demonstrates excellent medical technology infrastructure with 9+ robotic surgery systems, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging (640-slice CT, 3T MRI, PET-CT), advanced radiation therapy including CyberKnife and... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 9+ hospitals operate da Vinci robotic systems with 2,000+ robot-assisted surgeries at American Hospital Dubai alone; Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performed UAE's first robotic mastectomy (2024) and first simultaneous robotic kidney transplant
    • Advanced imaging infrastructure includes 640-slice Canon Aquilion ONE CT scanner at RAK Hospital, 3T MRI systems, PET-CT and SPECT-CT at multiple facilities, plus Burjeel Medical City's first-in-Gulf 1.5T intraoperative MRI
    • CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery at NSH Dubai and Cancer Care Specialties MENA; Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators capable of IMRT, SBRT, and VMAT at Burjeel Medical City (Elekta reference site)
    • Emirati Genome Program with 700,000+ whole-genome sequences on Illumina/MGI/Oxford Nanopore platforms; AI integration in diagnostics and adaptive radiotherapy; 3D printing operational for surgical planning and custom prosthetics
    • Proton therapy remains unavailable domestically until 2028, representing a significant gap relative to leading medical tourism competitors like Germany and Singapore

    Read the full United Arab Emirates report →

  11. 11 United States US 4.0/5 Good The United States demonstrates advanced medical technology infrastructure across virtually all specialties with exceptional robotic surgery deployment (5,500+ da Vinci systems), state-of-the-art imaging and radiation ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 5,500+ da Vinci robotic surgery systems installed as of 2020, with 2,683,000 procedures performed in 2024
    • 38+ proton therapy centers (more than any other country) and 428 dedicated stereotactic radiosurgery systems nationwide
    • Nearly 14,000 CT scanners and 12,000 MRI systems active; 90% of health systems report at least partial AI deployment in imaging/radiology with nearly 400 FDA-approved AI algorithms
    • Mayo Clinic's 3D printing facility with 37 printers producing 800 models and 1,000 surgical guides annually; Mayo investing $1 billion+ in AI across 200+ projects
    • Average age of linear accelerators at 14 years (2022) and PET/CT scanners at 14 years; 94% of administrators expected to delay equipment upgrades due to financial pressures

    Read the full United States report →

  12. 12 Brazil BR 4.0/5 Good Brazil offers advanced medical technology infrastructure at flagship hospitals comparable to leading destinations, with Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein ranked 28th globally and 103 da Vinci robotic systems distribu... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein ranked 28th globally and 1st in Latin America; operates 3 da Vinci Xi robotic systems as Latin America's designated centre of excellence for robotic surgery
    • Brazil has 103 da Vinci systems across 88 hospitals; 3,174 MRI machines operational (2022); Dasa operates Siemens Biograph Horizon TOF PET/CT with 50% reduced isotope dose; 131 nuclear medicine providers in São Paulo State
    • Latin America's first Leksell Gamma Knife Icon installed at Rede D'Or Brasília paired with Elekta Versa HD LINACs; IMRT available in 53.7% of departments
    • Emerging technologies actively deployed: AI radiology integration via CARPL.ai/Philips, Brazilian Genomics Project (11,600+ samples), Hospital Sírio-Libanês using HoloLens 2 for surgical overlay, CAR-T cell therapy at A.C. Camargo (unique in Latin America)
    • Approximately 60% of robotic surgery platforms concentrated in Southeast region; proton therapy unavailable; SBRT accessible in only 16% of departments; medical tourism report states technology gaps widen 'outside São Paulo'

    Read the full Brazil report →

  13. 13 Colombia CO 4.0/5 Good Colombia demonstrates strong, modern medical technology infrastructure meeting Score 4 criteria with robotic surgery capabilities exceeding expectations (7+ da Vinci systems, plus Mantra 3, Mako, and CORI), excellent ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Robotic surgery: 7+ da Vinci installations plus Mantra 3, Mako SmartRobotics, and CORI systems across major cities; Fundación Santa Fe has performed 1,500+ procedures since 2015
    • Advanced imaging: 3T MRI at Fundación Valle del Lili, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Clínica del Country, and Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe; ~25 PET/CT units nationwide; 32 PSMA PET units; Siemens BIOGRAPH VISION at Clínica del Country
    • Radiation therapy: 69 linear accelerators (22 with IMRT), 30 HDR brachytherapy units; Gamma Knife ICON at Clínica Shaio upgraded August 2023; Novalis Tx frameless SRS available in Medellín
    • Emerging technologies: GLORIA digital pathology network with international AI partnerships; SAHISmart clinical AI platform at HIC; 13 NGS-capable laboratories; but 3D printing remains nascent and not at scale
    • Medical tourism infrastructure: 6 JCI-accredited hospitals with dedicated international patient departments; 4 major technology hubs (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga); one-week wait times for advanced diagnostics
    • Technology investment: da Vinci Xi (latest generation) acquired at Clínica del Country in March 2025; recent major equipment acquisitions across specialties; partnerships with major international manufacturers (Siemens, GE, Stryker, Intuitive Surgical)

    Read the full Colombia report →

  14. 14 Hungary HU 4.0/5 Good Hungary demonstrates good advanced medical technology infrastructure across most specialties, particularly in robotic surgery (seven da Vinci centers across four cities) and radiation oncology (CyberKnife M6, TrueBeam... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Seven da Vinci robotic surgery centers across Budapest, Pécs, Győr, and Debrecen covering urology, gynecology, general surgery, thoracic surgery, and ENT; Semmelweis University performed 450 procedures in 2023/24 fiscal year
    • National Institute of Oncology operates CyberKnife M6, Varian TrueBeam, and two VitalBeam linear accelerators with full IMRT/IGRT/SBRT capability; treated 205 prostate cancer patients with CyberKnife SBRT between 2018–2019
    • Semmelweis Városmajor Heart and Vascular Center installed Siemens NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak photon-counting CT (only third university in Europe with three Alpha-class systems) and AI-integrated MRI; HUF 9.1 billion expansion underway
    • ScanoMed operates leading PET-CT network with GE Omni Legend 6-Ring (Budapest) and Philips Vereos (Debrecen) offering 48-hour appointment availability and 150,000+ cumulative examinations
    • CT scanner density of one per 106,228 inhabitants lags Slovenia/Slovakia/Croatia (50,000–60,000); proton therapy unavailable domestically, requiring referral to Austria's MedAustron; 2025 government diagnostic imaging nationalization mandate creates medium-term market uncertainty

    Read the full Hungary report →

  15. 15 India IN 4.0/5 Good India demonstrates advanced medical technology infrastructure across most specialties with good availability for international patients. The country offers modern equipment including substantial robotic surgery capabi... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • India recorded over 10,000 robotic surgeries in 2024 across multiple hospital groups, demonstrating mature clinical implementation
    • Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is the first and only proton therapy facility in South Asia and the Middle East, representing world-class oncology capability
    • Advanced imaging infrastructure includes 3T MRI machines, 160-slice CT scanners, and PET-CT capabilities at major medical tourism centers
    • Facilities hold prestigious international accreditations (JCI, ISO, NABH) and maintain partnerships with global manufacturers (GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers)
    • Technology access for international patients shows favorable wait times of 1-2 weeks for proton therapy and advanced procedures
    • Geographic concentration of advanced technology in major cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune) limits accessibility outside metropolitan areas

    Read the full India report →

  16. 16 Mexico MX 4.0/5 Good Mexico offers advanced medical technology across most specialties at leading private hospitals, with robust robotic surgery capability (6+ da Vinci systems across the Ángeles network plus others), world-class imaging ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Ángeles hospital network operates da Vinci robotic systems at 6+ sites nationwide; Médica Sur operates da Vinci X; Bariatrics Health Mexico operates da Vinci Xi current-generation system
    • Médica Sur uniquely maintains both 1.5T and 3.0T MRI plus Siemens Biograph mCT Flow 64-slice PET-CT; ABC Medical Center holds American College of Radiology accreditation for imaging—unique among Mexican private hospitals
    • Hospital San Javier completing upgrade to Elekta Gamma Knife Esprit (first in Mexico, July 2024); Médica Sur operates independent Gamma Knife center; ABC Medical Center runs 3 linear accelerators with IMRT/IGRT capability
    • Medical device imports surged 66% from US$6.86 billion (2021) to US$11.4 billion (2024); GE HealthCare supplied 400+ imaging systems to Salud Digna; Mexico's 800+ FDA-registered device manufacturers provide local service ecosystem
    • FUNSALUD National Precision Medicine Platform launched May 2024; 3D printing for surgical planning deployed at Hospital Regional Ciudad Salud; OEM partnerships with Siemens, GE, Philips, Elekta, Intuitive provide direct maintenance and current equipment
    • Medical tourists can access advanced technology without significant wait times at major hubs (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancún, Tijuana); 1.2 million international patients annually demonstrates established medical tourism infrastructure

    Read the full Mexico report →

  17. 17 Poland PL 4.0/5 Good Poland offers good advanced medical technology with strong availability for medical tourists at flagship centers, particularly in robotic surgery (34 da Vinci systems, first da Vinci 5 in 2024) and radiation oncology ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 34 da Vinci robotic surgery systems across 8 cities plus first da Vinci 5 installation in 2024, demonstrating sustained adoption of latest-generation hardware
    • Greater Poland Cancer Centre (WCO) Poznań operates standout European radiation oncology facility with two CyberKnife units, TomoTherapy, and multiple Varian linear accelerators
    • CT/MRI/PET imaging density of 38 per million population below OECD average of 51, indicating structural infrastructure gap
    • Advanced technology concentrated in Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań, and Gliwice; smaller cities have 'dramatically fewer advanced technology options' per report
    • USD 400 million committed for AI-enabled medical technologies through 2026 and robust domestic medtech sector (€5.65 billion annual exports) demonstrating ongoing investment

    Read the full Poland report →

  18. 18 Thailand TH 4.0/5 Good Thailand demonstrates strong medical technology infrastructure meeting the Score 4 'Good' criteria with advanced equipment across most specialties. Multiple facilities operate da Vinci robotic systems (6 institutions ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 6 institutions with da Vinci robotic systems across Thailand with 4 academic centers showing geographic distribution
    • 1 million+ annual diagnostic imaging procedures using 3T MRI scanners with widespread PET-MRI availability in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket
    • IMRT/VMAT radiation therapy adopted by 82% of Thai radiotherapy centers, with pioneering proton therapy facility established 2019
    • 62 JCI-accredited medical facilities as of July 2024 ensuring international equipment standards and maintenance
    • Same-day or next-day appointment availability for advanced diagnostic imaging with 60-75% cost advantage versus Western countries

    Read the full Thailand report →

  19. 19 Jordan JO 3.5/5 Moderate Jordan demonstrates advanced medical technology in specific high-value areas—particularly cardiac intervention (JCI Center of Excellence with 3,500+ annual catheterizations, TAVI, leadless pacemakers) and diagnostic i... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Cardiac intervention: Specialty Hospital performs 3,500+ catheterization procedures annually including TAVI and leadless pacemaker implantation, holding JCI Center of Excellence designation for acute myocardial infarction and heart failure (first/only in Middle East)
    • Advanced imaging: Specialty Hospital operates only 512-slice CT scanner in Jordan; Abdali Hospital and Jordan Hospital each operate Siemens Magnetom Vida 3T MRI systems; PET-CT available at three locations including new 2024 public installation
    • Radiation oncology: 12 linear accelerators across 4 centers with IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, IGRT, and brachytherapy; KHCC's new radiation oncology building (July 2024) increased monthly capacity from 260 to 400 patients
    • Robotic surgery gap: Only KHCC confirmed to have robotic surgical system (introduced 2022), with limited procedure volume and early institutional experience
    • Missing stereotactic platforms: No CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, or proton therapy available; technology concentration in Amman limits geographic accessibility

    Read the full Jordan report →

Reading the field

What separates a good programme from a dangerous one

Every country above is graded against this published scale — the same 1–5 rubric for medical technology, top to bottom. How we score →

  1. 5/5 Excellent

    Country has world-class medical technology infrastructure comparable to leading global destinations. Multiple facilities offer cutting-edge equipment including robotic surgery systems (5+ da Vinci or equivalent), advanced imaging (3T MRI, 64+ slice CT, PET-CT widely available), state-of-the-art radiation therapy (IMRT/IGRT, stereotactic systems), and emerging technologies (AI integration, 3D printing applications). Technology is current (average equipment age <5 years), well-maintained with excellent uptime, and easily accessible to medical tourists with minimal wait times. Evidence of continuous technology adoption and innovation partnerships.

  2. 4/5 Good

    Country offers advanced medical technology across most specialties with good availability for medical tourists. Facilities have modern equipment including some robotic surgery capabilities, advanced imaging systems, and current-generation treatment technology. Most equipment is recent (average age <7 years) and well-maintained. Some emerging technologies may be available. Technology access for international patients is reasonable with moderate wait times. Clear evidence of ongoing technology investment and upgrades.

  3. 3/5 Moderate

    Country has adequate advanced medical technology but with limitations in availability or geographic distribution. Some facilities offer modern equipment including limited robotic surgery, standard advanced imaging, and basic radiation therapy capabilities. Equipment mix includes both current and older generation systems (average age varies). Technology access for medical tourists may require travel to specific centers or longer wait times. Evidence of gradual technology improvement but not at leading-edge levels.

  4. 2/5 Poor

    Country has limited advanced medical technology with significant gaps in equipment availability. Few facilities offer modern systems, robotic surgery is rare or unavailable, imaging technology may be outdated, and specialized treatment equipment is limited. Much equipment is older generation (average age >10 years) with potential maintenance issues. Medical tourists face significant limitations in accessing advanced technology or must travel to specific facilities with long wait times.

  5. 1/5 Very Poor / Unavailable

    Country lacks advanced medical technology infrastructure suitable for international medical tourism. Modern equipment is extremely limited or unavailable, facilities rely primarily on basic or outdated systems, and medical tourists cannot access current-standard technology. Equipment maintenance and support may be inadequate. No clear pathway for medical tourists to access advanced medical technology within the country.

The reports

The full country reports under this lens

Each destination we have assessed has a full, cited report — the detailed analysis behind its score. The verdict is free; the report is the depth.

Clinics & providers

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References

The sources behind these assessments

The distinct sources cited across these published reports — every finding carries its own citations; this is the union, each linking back to the reports that lean on it.

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