The
Government of Czech Republic and Poland seeks to support Nigeria in
strengthening its healthcare systems, to foster investments in Nigeria’s health
sector and transfer capacity, expertise and best practices in line with its
trade and aid policies.
Globe
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Times, a widely read online
information platform has reports that the Nigeria Ambassador in Czech
Republic and Poland, Ambassador Kelvin Peters and Maj Gen. Christian Ugwu Rtd,
respectively will be hosting the Minister of Health State with a team of top medical
director and Medical health professionals.
Globe
Chamber Business Times Team made it known that delegates from Nigeria will
embark on a three-day fact-finding mission for the Nigeria Economic Cooperation
on Medical, Health Business and Investment Forum to Prague, Czech Republic and
Warsaw Poland from 8th to 18th December 2022. The
delegation will include the private sector healthcare providers, financial
investors and public sector officials.
This visit is organized by The Globe Chamber of Commerce
and Industry with Office of the Minister of Health for State,
Abuja in collaboration with the Czech Chamber of Commerce and
Poland Chamber of Commerce as implementing partners for the Government of
the Czech and Poland health-related activities.
The
Deputy Director GCCI Abuja, further revealed that the Economic Cooperation on
Medical, Health Business and Investment Forum will bring together leaders
to meet and interact with European Health Leaders. He said the Economic
Forum in Czech and Poland aimed at fostering investments in the Nigerian
health sector and to transfer capacity, expertise and best practices.
“We aim to improve sustainable business partnerships between
the Czech Republic, Poland and Nigeria in the health sector”.
“We understand the importance of authentic partnerships and
aim to reap shared benefits from matchmaking opportunities in Czech Republic
and Poland,” he said.
Hon.
Ekumankama Joseph Nkam,
Nigeria Minister of State for Health, when contacted provided insights into the drafting of a
new global health strategy. He stated that “the world economies had become more
globalized and Nigeria will embark on the mission to strengthen national health
system.
“The Government of Nigeria, as part of its global
development goals, has established a policy directive to structure the support
it provides to the healthcare sector and to ensure that its national health
efforts are more strategic.
“The upcoming Economic Forum (Nigeria Economic Cooperation
on Medical, Health Business and Investment Forum) aims to contribute in a
coordinated and targeted way to improving the health systemin the country and
also deploy technologies that will guarantee our nation’s health in future.
This is not limited to equipment, we will also deploy innovative software and
financing solutions that address our current needs in Nigeria. The Hon.
Minister said.
Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George, Chairman Globe Chamber of
Commerce and Industry also noted that healthcare challenges have become
increasingly global, multidimensional and complex.
“The Nigeria Economic Cooperation on Medical, Health
Business and Investment Forum focuses on strengthening National health
architecture and systems.
“As Africa’s biggest economy, the state of affairs in
Nigeria often reflects issues and opportunities that exist across the
continent. That is why this Economic Cooperation is so important,” Hon. Buchi George,
said.
Furthermore, he also shared findings from the Nigeria Health
Sector Market Study.
“The objectives of the study include to provide deeper
insights into the opportunities in Nigeria’s health sector and to position Nigeria
firms as Czech Republic and Poland innovative partners for Medical Health
opportunities.
“There are opportunities to leverage investments through
funders and investors who also support and fund systems building, in addition
to making access available to the private sector,”
“Functional healthcare systems cannot operate in isolation
and to deliver the maximum benefit, they need to work effectively as part of a
wider ecosystem that includes a well-trained workforce, funding to pay for
health services, diagnostics and therapeutics.”he said.
Commenting on the report, Hon.
Ekumankama Joseph Nkam,
Nigeria Minister of State for Health, stated that the study provided by Globe Chamber of
Commerce and Industry research team was very useful in validating their studies,
particularly the breakdown of the expenditure of each state and private
healthcare treatment.
“The report is scheduled to be disseminated in December 2022
and it will provide deeper insights into the market entry strategies for Czech
Republic and Poland companies looking to leverage investment opportunities in
Nigeria’s health sector,” he said.
Bar. Casmir C. Igwe
Senior special assistant to Minister of Health for State in a briefing also reports that the
delegation will visits sites of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). “This
will ensure a speedy innovative solution that have been developed, using cutting
edge technology. Bar. Casmir Said.
‘During the Nigeria Economic Cooperation on Medical, Health
Business and Investment Forum in Czech Republic and Poland the latest consumer
healthcare products will be showcased and the Nigerian delegation will take part
in live demonstrations of some of the medical equipment’.
Bar. Casmir further said that Czech Republic and Poland have
been developing innovative healthcare solutions across the continuum of care,
from health living, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and home-care.
The organizers GCCI, Abuja further disclosed that During the
visit to Czech Republic and Poland the Economic Forum will feature
-investments feasible for Nigeria
-solutions that addressed global challenges in the health
sector.
-Find smart solutions to complex
issues.
