Nigeria July 25, 2025

Nigeria's Minister of Health, Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the completion of over 500 health projects and the inauguration of three world-class cancer centers within two years of President Tinubu's administration. The government is committed to improving healthcare infrastructure and reducing the need for medical tourism.

Federal Government inaugurated three new world-class oncology centers in Katsina, Enugu, and Edo states to enhance cancer care accessibility. The government aims to invest more in healthcare infrastructure and reduce the need for medical tourism.

Ending medical tourism and investing that $7 billion annually in domestic healthcare infrastructure is imperative if Nigeria is to reclaim its health sovereignty and provide adequate care for its people.End Medical Tourism : Nigeria $7 Billion Healthcare Drain File copy of a healthcare professional checking a patient’s blood pressure during a routine medical examination.But medical tourism is a costly distraction that is crippling Nigeria’s healthcare system.