Melco Resorts & Entertainment has opened the iRad Hospital at Studio City, described as the world’s first and Macau’s only integrated resort hospital equipped with MRI and CT scanning facilities.
The project, developed in partnership with Hong Kong-based diagnostic services provider iRad, is positioned to support the Macau government’s efforts to promote the “Big Health” industry and diversify the city’s tourism offerings beyond gaming.
The initiative forms part of the government’s “1+4” economic diversification strategy, which calls on concessionaires to increase investment in non-gaming areas such as health, culture, and technology. By incorporating healthcare services within an integrated resort, Melco aims to complement Macau’s tourism infrastructure and contribute to the city’s long-term development goals.
Located within Studio City, iRad Hospital offers a range of medical and wellness services, including diagnostic imaging, health screening, aesthetic medicine, and longevity treatments. According to the companies, the facility seeks to address growing demand for advanced medical services from both local residents and regional visitors.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Melco Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho said the project aligns with the government’s diversification objectives. “By launching the world’s first hospital with MRI and CT facilities within an integrated resort, we strive to contribute to the advancement of medical tourism in Macau,” Ho stated, noting that the project also aims to create employment opportunities within the local community.
iRad’s Honorary Chairman, Dennis Tam, said the hospital represents the group’s first project in Macau. “We are privileged, together with our partner Melco, to support the Macau government’s initiative of positioning the city as a regional medical hub,” Tam said. He added that the new facility is intended to attract patients and visitors from across the region.
The opening ceremony was attended by officials from the Health Bureau, the Macau Government Tourism Office, and the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute, as well as representatives from Melco and iRad.
