Usman Isah, Convener of the All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo 2023, has urged Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Health and Medical sectors to take advantage of the immense opportunities that come with the All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo 2023 set to hold on the 4th and 5th of October 2023 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja as it is is poised to make a lasting impact on the trajectory of healthcare and wellness in Nigeria and the broader African region.
He made the call while speaking during a Media Chat with journalists in a Zoom meeting over the weekend in Abuja. According to him, the event is set to showcase speakers and experts within and outside Nigeria who will drive conversations bordering on the development of a viable and sustainable domestic tourism sector in Nigeria.
He described the theme of the event “Developing Sustainable Domestic Medical Tourism for Nigeria’s Health Sector,” as one that transcends mere words, explaining that conversations will center on proffering a comprehensive roadmap toward the development of domestic medical tourism in Nigeria and the growth of the Nation’s Healthcare Sector.
He paints a vivid picture of Nigeria as a hub for Medical Tourists, where world-class facilities in cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and across the nation beckon visitors seeking top-notch Healthcare. According to him,
Speaking on the benefits of the project, Isah said that introducing domestic medical tourism would not only curb the problem of brain drain, but would also increase access to quality healthcare, create job opportunities, increase health investments and address other challenges of the health system.
He decried that the Nigerian health system lacked trust, saying that domestic medical tourism remains a viable means to restore trust in the nation’s health system. He urged the private sector to identify and explore the various opportunities in the medical sector.
According to him, if the private sector can see the medical sector as one with opportunities for investment this would go a long way in enhancing development in healthcare as well as domestic medical tourism in Nigeria.
The Covener called on the Federal Government to create the enabling environment for businesses in the health sector to thrive.
“A thriving business health sector will go a long way fostering healthy completion in the sector and in turn enhancing the growth and development of medical tourism in the country.
‘’Nigeria is doing a lot wrong in the drive to get medical tourism right.
“A strong policy on Domestic Tourism and incentive for quality patient management will go a long way for the sector,” Isah said.
He also urged stakeholders in the health and medical sectors to take advantage of the immense opportunities that comes with the All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo 2023 to drive growth and development within both sectors.
The Expo would host a remarkable lineup of speakers, including luminaries such as Dr Adeyemi Johnson, Nigerian Cardiologist; Dr Zainab Suleiman, as Keynote Speaker; Mrs Susan Akporiaye and a host of others within and outside Nigeria.
An Awards Gala for Excellence
In addition to the enlightening discussions and collaborations, the Expo will feature a special Awards for Excellence night. This event will celebrate the outstanding individuals who have left an indelible mark in both the healthcare and tourism sectors, serving as inspirations to all.
The All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo 2023 promises to be a landmark event, where stakeholders, experts, and visionaries come together to shape the future of healthcare, medical tourism, and wellness in Nigeria and beyond.
About the All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo
The All Africa Medical and Wellness Expo is a premier event dedicated to advancing healthcare and wellness in Nigeria and across the African continent. It provides a platform for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. This year’s will hold at the Nicon Luxury Hotel on 4th and 5th October 2023. To register for the event please visit https://.www.amwe.com.ng
About the Convener
Usman Isah, is an outstanding Travel Consultant and Medical Tourism specialist based in Abuja, Nigeria. He is the CEO of Emblem Travels and Tours LTD and Africa Health and Fitness Magazine. He is also the current director of Turkish Healthcare Travel Council, Abuja network Office.His quest to achieve the best in his chosen career has earned him a worldwide recognition as a competent, seasoned and the most reliable Healthcare facilitator in Africa. Today, he is an associate of the world’s most outstanding Hospitals and high-profile medical doctors. He is also a member of Healthcare Associations such as Global Healthcare Travel Council, Turkish Healthcare Travel Council, Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism, Tunisia Health Tourism Association and a host of others. As an expert in the field, he has featured regularly as a speaker in Healthcare forums globally. In 2017, he was the only Medical Tourism Facilitator chosen from Abuja as a foreign delegate for Advantage Healthcare Conference in Bangalore, India.
