EGYPT-SAFAGA-MEDICAL TOURISM

(230515) -- SAFAGA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vasily Bulshuf, a 46-year-old tourist from Poland who suffered from Psoriasis, is covered in black sand on Safaga beach in Safaga, Egypt, May 5, 2023. Boasting rich natural healing resources such as a suitable climate, mineral springs, sulfur water, and hot sand, Egypt is attracting an increasing number of tourists who prefer to travel not only for leisure but also for medical purposes. TO GO WITH "Feature: Egypt promotes medical tourism using rich natural healing resources" (Photo by Ahmad Afyouny/Xinhua)