The Convener of the All-Africa Medical Wellness Expo (AMWE), Mr Usman Isah, has called on Nigeria Government to implement effective policies and make strategic investments to improve the quality of healthcare across the country.
Isah stated that such efforts would help position Nigeria as a leading hub for medical excellence, innovation, and advanced healthcare delivery.
Isah, who also serves as Executive Chairman of the AMWE Medical and Wellness Foundation, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.
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This followed a press conference held on June 28 ahead of the third edition of AMWE, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja.
He stressed that Nigeria had the potential to offer world-class medical services and become a premier destination for medical tourism in Africa.
He called for a deliberate and actionable policy framework that would prioritise the development of a robust healthcare tourism industry through strategic partnerships and collaboration with key stakeholders across the health and wellness ecosystem.
“To improve the standard of service delivery and attract medical tourists, Nigeria must evolve into a high-quality healthcare destination through intentional investment and innovation,” he added.
Isah also urged the government to maintain its support for local healthcare providers by tackling financial and operational barriers, and by promoting specialisation in advanced medical services.
He said such support would help grow both inbound and intra-African medical tourism.
Speaking on the upcoming AMWE 2025 event, he described it as a premier conference and exhibition aimed at uniting healthcare professionals, investors, policymakers, innovators, and wellness practitioners from across Africa and beyond.
“It is designed to offer long-term solutions to Nigeria’s health sector challenges and advance the goal of universal health coverage in a globally competitive manner,” he stated.
The reports said that the three-day event will feature keynote addresses, paper presentations, and a Gala and Awards Night.
The theme for 2025 event is: “Medical and Wellness Tourism: Bridging Global Healthcare Gaps.”