India, Feb. 8 -- The Maharashtra government will introduce an accreditation system for private hospitals in the state as part of its ambitious health tourism policy. The initiative, led by health minister Prakash Abitkar, aims to position Maharashtra as a premier destination for medical tourism by ensuring world-class healthcare services for international patients, health officials said on Friday.

Abitkar on Thursday held a meeting with senior officials, including health secretary Dr Nipun Vinayak; secretary Virendra Singh; health services commissioner Amgothu Sriranga Nayak; health director Dr Nitin Ambedkar and others. The meeting focused on 'health tourism', a key component of the state's health policy. The health minister emphasised ...