The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Siemens Healthineers, have signed an agreement to improve cancer care treatment infrastructure in Nigeria.
This collaboration between public and private sectors is aimed at addressing critical health challenges, ensuring that Nigerians have access to world-class cancer treatment and care.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, who announced this on Friday via a post on shared in a post on X, said the agreement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to create a healthier and more prosperous Nigeria through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Initiative (#NHSRII).
With the first set of facilities expected to be operational by May 2025, this agreement marks the beginning of a transformative era in Nigeria’s cancer care landscape.
Pate commended the leadership of Aminu Umar-Sadiq, Managing Director of NSIA, for his instrumental role in advancing the project and maximizing the impact of public healthcare investments.
