Traditional Ruler Urges Specialist Hospitals to Curb Medical Tourism
ABUJA, Nigeria – The traditional ruler of Garki in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Usman Ngakupi, has urged the West African College of…
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Medical Tourism
Ondo Loses Over 400 Doctors in Five Years – NMA
ONDO, Nigeria – Ondo State has lost more than 400 doctors from its medical workforce over five years, leaving about 500 doctors in public…
Lagos Hospital Unveils 160W Laser for Enlarged Prostate Treatment
LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos hospital has introduced a 160-watt laser system for treating enlarged prostates, offering Nigerian patients access to a minimally invasive…
Imo Specialist Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery
IMO, Nigeria – The Imo Specialist Hospital has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a significant milestone in the state’s drive to expand access…
Lagos Expands Doctors’ Welfare Scheme to Fight Growing Brain Drain
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it is expanding healthcare workers’ welfare, housing and financing reforms to curb the growing migration of…
Bago Unveils Advanced Hospital Facilities, Targets End to Medical Tourism
MINNA, Nigeria – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago inaugurates upgraded facilities at the IBB Specialist Hospital, declaring that the expansion will significantly reduce outbound…
UK Court Awards £858,000 Over Woman’s Death After Turkey Surgery
LONDON – A British court awards £858,000 in damages to the parents of Khelisyah Ashamu, a 26-year-old UK resident who dies days after undergoing…
Imo Signs AI, Robotic Surgery Pact to Build World-Class Hospital
IMO, Nigeria – The Imo State Government has signed an agreement to establish an artificial intelligence-powered medical facility with robotic surgery, positioning the state…
Ogun to Open 250-Bed Specialist Medical Centre in 2025
Abeokuta, Nigeria – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced that the state’s 250-bed Medical Centre of Excellence in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, will be commissioned…