Africa Health Report

Nigeria Records First Tele-Robotic Surgery Surgeon performs tele-robotic surgery on a patient in Abuja

Mirian Gom September 20, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria has recorded what its organisers describe as the country’s first tele-robotic surgery, allowing...

Imo Specialist Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery urgeons perform robotic-assisted surgery at Imo Specialist Hospital in Umuguma.

Mirian Gom August 22, 2026

IMO, Nigeria – The Imo Specialist Hospital has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a significant milestone...

Mirian Gom August 20, 2026

OWERRI, Nigeria – Imo State is set to commence robotic-assisted surgery on Friday, marking a major milestone...

Nigeria Performs First Robotic Surgery for Women in West Africa Surgeons operating robotic surgery equipment in Lagos

Korede Abdullah January 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria records a medical milestone as doctors perform the first robotic gynaecological surgery in...

Imo Signs AI, Robotic Surgery Pact to Build World-Class Hospital Governor Hope Uzodimma signs AI and robotic surgery agreement to transform Imo State healthcare system

Mirian Gom January 19, 2026

IMO, Nigeria – The Imo State Government has signed an agreement to establish an artificial intelligence-powered medical...

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