Malaysia Healthcare Week Myanmar 2026 Opens in Yangon

16 May 2026

YANGON, Myanmar: Malaysia Healthcare Week Yangon 2026 was officially launched today at Park Royal Yangon, bringing together prominent Malaysian hospitals to connect directly with Myanmar patients, healthcare professionals, and industry partners. The four-day event, organised by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), occurs amid a remarkable 117% increase in Myanmar health tourists travelling to Malaysia for treatment in 2025.

Held at Park Royal Yangon from 14 to 17 May 2026, the event forms part of Malaysia’s broader initiative under the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 campaign, themed 'Healing Meets Hospitality' , which aims to establish Malaysia as the preferred global destination for medical tourism.

The event unites leading Malaysian healthcare providers, including the National Heart Institute (IJN), Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Alpha IVF, Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Prince Court Medical Centre, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and KPJ Healthcare Group, showcasing Malaysia’s extensive range of specialised treatments and patient-centred care.

This initiative coincides with increasing demand among Myanmar patients for healthcare abroad. In 2025, the number of health tourists from Myanmar rose by 117%, from 2,901 to 6,285, while the total number of healthcare travellers exceeded 44,000 — a testament to growing confidence in cross-border healthcare and Malaysia’s reputation as a trusted destination.

MHTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Suriaghandi Suppiah, stated that the event reflects Malaysia’s enduring commitment to the region.

“Myanmar patients are choosing Malaysia because they trust our clinical standards and the quality of care we offer. Malaysia Healthcare Week Yangon aims to deepen that trust, connecting patients with our leading hospitals and specialists, and fostering partnerships that ensure seamless, high-quality care long after the event concludes,” said Suppiah.

The programme features moderated forums with hospital leaders, insurers, and healthcare administrators; a session involving embassy officials, expatriate communities, and NGOs; and a Malaysia-Myanmar Clinical Exchange dinner, bringing together medical professionals from both countries. Over the weekend, a public health expo will offer free consultations and talks on men’s and women’s health, wellness, and longevity.

Malaysia Healthcare Week Yangon 2026 is part of a series of regional activities under MYMT 2026. As Malaysia broadens its healthcare travel outreach across Southeast Asia, the initiative reinforces the country’s position as a trusted long-term healthcare partner " where Healing Meets Hospitality.'