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In a country often overwhelmed by healthcare challenges, Godwin Maduka Medical University, , Umuchukwu, Anambra state, stands as an inspiration of hope and proof to the berthing of medical excellence in Nigeria and the rest of Africa and beyond.
Medical tourism thrives in Nigeria among both elites and non-elites and the reasons for this outward flow are diverse and include: inadequate healthcare infrastructure in the country, the mass exodus of qualified medical personnel to other countries with better remuneration and conditions of service, lack of trust in the country’s healthcare system to handle complex medical procedures, shortage of specialised medical professionals and a lack of confidence in local healthcare systems among...
A high-powered delegation of the National Universities Commission led by its executive secretary, Chris Maiyaki, has recently visited the yet-to-be-commissioned medical varsity and expressed satisfaction with the quality of the structure put in place to house the university.
Beyond education and research, Maduka’s Medical University is poised to enhance Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure directly. The university hospital will be equipped with modern medical equipment and facilities, providing high-quality healthcare services that can rival those found in medical tourism destinations. This will offer Nigerians access to superior medical care within their own country.A critical aspect of reducing medical tourism is building trust in local healthcare systems.
It is a bold step towards a future where Nigerians can receive the best medical care without leaving the country’s borders. By fostering a robust research environment, Godwin Maduka Medical University can address some of Nigeria’s most pressing health challenges, such as infectious diseases, and maternal and child health issues.
Additionally, a robust healthcare system can attract medical tourists from other countries, generating revenue and enhancing Nigeria’s global standing.
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