Federal Government on course to reduce Medical Tourism
Mamora made this statement while commissioning yet another set of strategic capital projects at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro
The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora has stated that the Federal Government is doing its best to revamp the health sector in such a manner as to improve the quality of facilities in our hospitals, increase capabilities for emergency preparedness during health emergencies and restore the confidence of the citizenry in the Nigerian healthcare system so as to reduce medical tourism.
Mamora made this statement while commissioning yet another set of strategic capital projects at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He informed, that government is doing all that is in its power, to make the atmosphere back home conducive, to enhance better treatment and healthcare delivery, and that he said is the totality of what is been witnessed today. “Once people see what is available in our home environment and they are satisfied, then there will be no reason to embark on medical tourism. I encourage you all to support the government in her resolve to achieve these objectives by contributing your own quota through diligent service, undaunted professionalism and responsible citizenship. Working together with the government, will ensure affordable, accessible and equitable healthcare for every citizen, the Minister stated”.
The commissioned projects which includes; a newly expanded General Medical Practice Clinic (GMPC) Theatre; a newly rehabilitated network of road within the Hospital; a renovated Out-patient Clinic (OPC) Building; an Isolation Centre Building; two (2) Male Wards At Aro; two (2) Female wards at Aro; a Molecular Laboratory Building with state of the art equipment; a ten (10) Bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Building equipped with modern technology such as life support-equipment, telemedicine facilities and a fully equipped ICU Ambulance; a Refurbished Laundry Building and newly constructed Industrial boreholes.
These the Minister said, will not only add value to patient care but assist in positioning the hospital to achieve its vision of becoming a national centre of excellence and an international point of reference in mental health.
Mamora made this statement while commissioning yet another set of strategic capital projects at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He informed, that government is doing all that is in its power, to make the atmosphere back home conducive, to enhance better treatment and healthcare delivery, and that he said is the totality of what is been witnessed today. “Once people see what is available in our home environment and they are satisfied, then there will be no reason to embark on medical tourism. I encourage you all to support the government in her resolve to achieve these objectives by contributing your own quota through diligent service, undaunted professionalism and responsible citizenship. Working together with the government, will ensure affordable, accessible and equitable healthcare for every citizen, the Minister stated”.
The commissioned projects which includes; a newly expanded General Medical Practice Clinic (GMPC) Theatre; a newly rehabilitated network of road within the Hospital; a renovated Out-patient Clinic (OPC) Building; an Isolation Centre Building; two (2) Male Wards At Aro; two (2) Female wards at Aro; a Molecular Laboratory Building with state of the art equipment; a ten (10) Bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Building equipped with modern technology such as life support-equipment, telemedicine facilities and a fully equipped ICU Ambulance; a Refurbished Laundry Building and newly constructed Industrial boreholes.
These the Minister said, will not only add value to patient care but assist in positioning the hospital to achieve its vision of becoming a national centre of excellence and an international point of reference in mental health.
Certification & consultancy
The medical tourism certification meets the needs of healthcare providers and increases the level of trust in the industry on the part of medical tourists.
- Certification for HOSPITALSFind out more information about medical tourism certification benefits for inpatient hospitals.
- Certification for CLINICSFind out more information about medical tourism certification benefits for outpatient clinics.
- For medical touristsIf you consider going abroad to receive medical services please pay attantion to certification of healthcare providers.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions about international medical tourism certification
Medical tourism International certification "Patients International" is a set of key standards recognized in the international community in matters of interaction of healthcare providers with foreign patients and medical tourists.
Patients International certification is based on dozens of standards in eight groups: Strategy, Resources, Processes, Qualification, Transparency, Communication, Care and Marketing. The standards are formed on the basis of the best practices of healthcare providers from 11 countries participating in the international ranking of countries on medical tourism - Medical Tourism Index. The standards goals: to increase the number of medical tourists; to increase the Net Promoter Score and form a positive customer journey map.
Patients International certification provides two certification programs - for inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. This is due to the fact that hospitals, unlike outpatient clinics, have more complex business processes, and more standards are applied to them.
International medical tourism certification program "Patients International" has a flexible pricing policy. Firstly, the cost of certification of a hospital and an outpatient clinic is different. Also, the final cost is affected by the form of ownership of the medical center: public medical centers have a discount. You can learn more about the official price list on the website page for hospitals or clinics.
Patients International certification is an official corporate member of ISQua (International Society for Quality in Health Care), the most prestigious international organization in matters of quality standards and safety in healthcare. The methodology and expertise of ISQua formed the basis of Patients International.
