The federal government has challenged the private sector to engage in a more comprehensive collaboration to curb medical tourism for ailments that could be managed in Nigeria., said the federal government had already acknowledged the pillars of the health sector in its health sector renewal compact as driven by the Four Point Agenda: improving governance and leadership, population health, health system performance, service delivery, unlocking health value chains, and health security.
He said that collaboration across the board is critical, Alausa noted that partnership is critical to the advancement of the health sector and the personnel, adding that every medical doctor is a product of partnerships. “By working together, they can achieve significant improvements in the health sector and enhance health outcomes in Nigeria,” he said.
“There is a need for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure, retaining medical professionals, and maintaining a positive attitude towards patients.“This needs to change given that private healthcare providers in Nigeria are facing numerous challenges, including high taxation and limited support.“In India, where 98% of Nigerians seek treatment, patients go to private hospitals because their government supports them with funding, loans, and tax holidays. We need similar support here.