Africa’s healthcare revolution: Nigeria’s $350m African Medical Centre of Excellence commissioned

Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene, has emphasized the critical need for advanced medical facilities and quality health services in Africa.

The $350m African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, Nigeria, is a strategic investment in Africa’s future, delivering world-class medical care and promoting self-sufficiency in healthcare.

The centre will provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment, especially in critical areas like oncology, haematology, and cardiovascular diseases.

AMCE will foster innovation and research, establishing world-class training programs and cultivating the next generation of African healthcare leaders.

By providing opportunities for African medical professionals to work on the continent, AMCE aims to reverse the brain drain and promote African talent.

The centre’s success will position Africa as a premier destination for medical tourism, conserving foreign exchange and attracting patients from across the continent and beyond.

The AMCE will have a significant impact on Africa’s healthcare system, including; the centre will provide advanced medical facilities and services, addressing the critical need for quality healthcare in Africa.

AMCE will expand specialized care and ensure African talent thrives on African soil.

The centre will cultivate the next generation of African healthcare leaders, ensuring Africans receive high-quality care at home.

This initiative embodies our collective commitment to self-sufficiency and inclusive human development across the continent.

The African Medical Centre of Excellence is a promise of the continent, and a statement that Africa is prepared to compete with the best medical services around the world.

The commissioning of the African Medical Centre of Excellence marks a significant step towards improving Africa’s healthcare system is poised to transform medical care on the continent, promoting self-sufficiency and advancing health sovereignty.