The Federal Government has entered into agreements with Siemens Healthineers and Abbott Laboratories GmbH to facilitate the local production of hospital equipment, signaling a major step toward reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported healthcare devices.
The agreements were signed through Siemens’ Nigerian partner, Tanit Medical Engineering, and Abbott Laboratories GmbH, with the aim of bolstering the nation’s healthcare system and unlocking its healthcare value chain.
A statement issued by Alaba Balogun, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, confirmed the development. The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and Abdu Mukhtar, National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), who represented the government.
Prof. Pate commended Mukhtar and his team for their dedication to attracting investments into the health sector, emphasizing the importance of Executive Orders that provide incentives for investors.
Mukhtar noted that the initiative is part of the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through public-private partnerships. He described the MoU as a shared vision for advancing healthcare access, improving outcomes, and driving local production of medical devices.
Kevin Massoudi, Vice President and Head of Public Sector Engagement for Siemens Healthineers in the Middle East and Africa, reaffirmed Siemens’ commitment to improving diagnostic services in Nigeria. He described the agreement as a milestone in the country’s journey to becoming a health innovation leader in Africa.
Dr. Rabah El Menshawy, Vice President of EMEA & Global Accounts at Abbott Laboratories GmbH, praised the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose initiatives aim to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
He highlighted the partnership’s goal of locally producing diagnostic solutions, creating employment opportunities, and building capacity through training and knowledge transfer.
“Our collaboration aligns with Nigeria’s ambitious goal of ending HIV infections by 2030, contributing to health equity and empowering citizens to lead healthier lives,” El Menshawy said.
This initiative not only aims to transform Nigeria’s healthcare landscape but also represents a significant boost to the economy by fostering job creation and technology transfer within the healthcare industry.
