Experts in the medical and healthcare sector have called for stronger healthcare systems, backed by actionable strategies to bridge Nigeria’s medical and diagnostic gaps.
The call was made during the 3-day sub-regional healthcare trade, medicine, and innovation platform, tagged World Health Expo (WHX in Lagos 2026), formerly known as Medic West Africa, recently concluded in Lagos.
Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, while speaking on the future of medical technology, said Nigeria must prioritise the collection of clean, indigenous data to drive local technological innovation.
He highlighted the enforcement of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act in Lagos State as a landmark regulatory milestone.
“This process moves the healthcare sector directly into the center of the economy,” Abayomi said.
The Act mandates health insurance for all residents, structuring the financial environment to guarantee medical protection across various socioeconomic levels.
“The government must establish the standards and trust that
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