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Nigerians spend an estimated $1 billion yearly on medical care abroad for conditions that can be effectively treated within their country, Dr. Christopher Otabor, the Chief Consultant Orthopeadics Surgeon and Chief Medical Director of Alliance Hospital, Abuja, has said.<\/p>\n

He spoke after he was conferred with an African Medical Practice and Leadership Excellence Award for his outstanding investment in Nigeria\u2019s healthcare system, by Africanstride International Magazine,in Abuja at the weekend.<\/p>\n

He said there was the need for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure in the country if the nation was interested in retaining its medical professionals.<\/p>\n

\nThe medical expert, while thanking the organisers for the honour, disclosed that the award was the 15th he has so far received this year alone.<\/p>\n

Speaking on how to achieve zero medical tourism, Otabor who said it was impossible for the country to achieve that feat, explained that medical tourism can only be reduced through emplacement of conducive environment by authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not possible to achieve zero health tourism but we can reduce it drastically , because there are so many reasons why people travel abroad for healthcare.<\/p>\n

\u201cFactors encouraging medical tourism are in two folds:The push and the pull factors.<\/p>\n

The push factors include healthcare infrastructure, equipment, power ,road, effective internet services, among others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Otabor said Alliance Hospital was committed to giving Nigerians a comprehensive care obtainable in developed world but called for support for private hospitals in the country through emplacement of a conductive operating environment by the government.<\/p>\n

Noting that retaining patients within Nigeria was very important for the country, he tasked authorities to change negative attitude private hospitals so the can thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government needs to cooperate with private hospitals. Private hospitals treat 70% of patients in Nigeria, yet the government often competes with us rather than supporting us. This needs to change.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn India, where 98% of Nigerians seek treatment, patients go to private hospitals because their government supports them with funding, loans, and tax holidays. We need similar support here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Speaking further, he appealed to wealthy Nigerians to explore ways of establishing not only foundations but also investing in the healthcare sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvesting in healthcare saves lives, and it could be your life,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n

He decried multiple hurdles being faced by private healthcare operators in the country, calling on the government to look into the development as according to him,\u201cWe cannot transfer all the costs to patients; they simply won\u2019t be able to afford it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also called on the government to support the medical experts who have chosen to remain in the country despite the daunting challenges faced by them in the course of their professional practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are making great sacrifices, and the government must acknowledge that,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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