Tinubu Supports $350 Million Medical Centre in Abuja to Improve Healthcare

A new state-of-the-art medical facility, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), has been opened in Abuja. This $350 million centre was funded by Afreximbank and built in collaboration with King’s College Hospital in London and other partners.

What It Offers

• Advanced Treatment Options:
  The centre aims to reduce medical tourism by providing top-quality care locally. It features West Africa’s largest stem cell laboratory.

• Modern Equipment:
  In its first phase, AMCE includes 170 inpatient beds, a powerful 3 Tesla MRI (the only one in West Africa), and a 256-slice CT scanner.

• Future Expansion:
  Plans are underway to expand with up to 500 beds and also establish a medical and nursing school in partnership with international universities.

Leadership and Impact

• Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking for President Tinubu, called the AMCE a big step toward Nigeria’s independence in advanced healthcare.

• President Tinubu considers this part of a broader health reform plan, including a $2.2 billion project to upgrade primary health centres, expand training for healthcare workers, and increase insurance coverage.

Vision Moving Forward

• The CEO of AMCE, Brian Deavers, highlighted the centre’s commitment to affordable, high-quality medical care for Africans within Africa.

• Afreximbank’s president emphasized that the centre will host the region’s largest biobank, supporting cutting-edge research and partnerships in healthcare across the continent.

This AMCE facility marks a major improvement in Nigeria’s healthcare services and could serve as a model for medical progress across Africa.