“Nigeria has all it takes to offer world‑class medical services and become a premier medical tourism destination in Africa. we lament the loss of approximately $2 billion annually to outbound medical tourism, a deliberate policy, strategic partnership and collaboration will improve standard of service delivery and evolve high‑quality service delivery that will rank among the best globally.” Usman Isah, Executive Chairman, AMWE Medical & Wellness Foundation

Usman Isah, convener of the All Africa Medical & Wellness Expo (AMWE), calls on the Nigerian government to scale up healthcare investment through public–private partnerships (PPPs). He emphasizes the economic loss of $2 billion annually due to outbound medical travel and advocates for strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure to retain medical spend and attract foreign patients. The upcoming AMWE 2025 Expo, themed “Medical and Wellness Tourism: Bridging Global Healthcare Gaps,” will take place August 27–29, 2025, at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The event will feature exhibitions, keynote speeches, government–business networking, and an awards night, spotlighting innovation across Africa’s medical and wellness ecosystem.

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