According to the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the country is experiencing a reversal of the “japa syndrome,” with medical personnel returning home from abroad.
Nigeria’s healthcare system has made significant improvements, attracting foreign patients, including those from India, seeking medical treatments.
Dr. Alausa stated that Nigeria has become a preferred destination for medical tourism, particularly for surgical procedures, due to its cost-effectiveness compared to other countries.
The proliferation of aesthetic hospitals, with nearly 900 across Nigeria, has also contributed to attracting patients seeking services like plastic surgery.
The Minister attributed the positive changes in the healthcare sector to the administration’s commitment to prioritizing public health.
He highlighted the government’s allocation of dedicated funds and collaborations to enhance primary healthcare services and expand health insurance coverage.
The goal is to increase coverage from seven million to 50 million people in the next two to three years, marking the highest budget allocation for the health sector in almost 24 years.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that the President’s belief in a healthy nation as the core to harnessing human capital has driven these improvements.
As a result, Nigeria’s healthcare system is now attracting foreign patients, including Indians, seeking medical treatments.