Nigeria is emerging as a hub for high-quality healthcare, attracting patients from West Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom, according to the Federal Government.
Speaking after Tuesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, highlighted Nigeria’s growing reputation in medical services.
As part of efforts to enhance the country’s healthcare system, the FEC has approved N12 billion for the purchase and installation of advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT scan equipment in six tertiary health institutions. The selected facilities include:
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– University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (Akwa Ibom)
– Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta (Ogun State)
– Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (Osun State)
– Federal Medical Center, Keffi (Nasarawa State)
– Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (Adamawa State)
– Federal Teaching Hospital, Kebbi (Kebbi State)
Prof. Pate emphasized that this investment will significantly improve diagnostic capabilities in Nigeria’s tertiary hospitals, ensuring access to world-class medical services.
Additionally, the FEC approved Nigeria’s participation in the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty, a framework designed to harmonize medical regulatory standards across Africa. Adopted by the African Union in 2019, the treaty aims to improve access to safe and high-quality medical products while boosting Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry.
“What we produce here will not just be ‘Made in Nigeria,’ but over time, it will be recognized as ‘Made in Africa,’” Pate stated.
He credited President Tinubu’s administration for driving reforms in the healthcare sector, noting that despite existing challenges, Nigeria is making significant strides toward a more robust and globally competitive medical system.
