A significant healthcare collaboration has been established between the United Kingdom and India, aiming to streamline medical travel between the two countries and enhance access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. The partnership was officially launched during a high-level roundtable in London, co-hosted by the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the BAPIO Training Academy (TMTC), and Marengo Asia Hospitals.
The initiative is designed to offer British patients the opportunity to receive specialized treatments in India at internationally accredited hospitals, while still maintaining close coordination with UK-based doctors. Patients will be able to consult with specialists from both nations, undergo treatment in India following protocols aligned with UK clinical and infection control standards, and recover in premium care facilities before returning home. The program also includes a specially designed post-operative insurance package to support continuity of care once the patient is back in the UK.
Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Member of Parliament in India and a key advocate for medical tourism, emphasized that India’s open policy on 100% foreign direct investment presents a major opportunity for UK investors to contribute to the Indian healthcare sector. Professor Parag Singhal of BAPIO Training Academy hailed the partnership as a pioneering effort to bridge the two nations through healthcare collaboration, adding that it reflects a shared commitment to medical excellence. Ankit Mehrotra, CEO of TMTC, highlighted the establishment of world-class recovery centers in India to ensure patients receive comprehensive post-treatment support. Dr. Raajiv Singhal, Managing Director of Marengo Asia Hospitals, reinforced India’s readiness to deliver timely and world-class medical care to British patients, underscoring the country’s growing reputation as a global healthcare destination.
This partnership also creates a two-way corridor for medical travel, allowing not only British patients to be treated in India, but also enabling Indian patients to explore specialized care options in the UK. It marks a new chapter in UK–India relations, reinforcing bilateral ties through the shared goal of accessible and efficient healthcare delivery.