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FG strengthens healthcare system to combat medical tourism in Nigeria.
The Nigerian government is strengthening its tertiary healthcare system to curb medical tourism, according to Health Minister Dr Iziaq Salako.
The Nigerian government has taken steps to strengthen its healthcare system as part of efforts to curb medical tourism. According to Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, the Federal Government is focusing on improving tertiary healthcare facilities to provide better services and reduce reliance on foreign hospitals. This move aims to enhance the overall quality of healthcare in the country, thereby deterring patients from seeking treatment abroad.
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