ypically sought overseas to retain healthcare spending within the region and attract international patients. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state’s Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure during the 2024 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing. The briefing was in commemoration of…ypically sought overseas to retain healthcare spending within the region and attract international patients.
According to him, the initiative involves setting up centres of excellence in various high-demand specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, and neurology. “This facility is designed to provide a full spectrum of cancer care services, from early detection and diagnosis through various treatment modalities to palliative care.
“These collaborations help in the transfer of knowledge, medical expertise, and technological advancements,” he said. He said this includes regular accreditation of facilities and continuous professional development for medical staff, through its regulatory agencies, such as the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency .
According to him, the state is engaging its diaspora by encouraging investments back into the local health sector through diaspora health funds.