Cardiocare Multispecialty Hospital Abuja, a member of Limi Hospital Group, is spearheading a crucial effort to curb Nigeria’s significant outbound financial flows for medical tourism. This initiative comes as a response to the alarming rates of Nigerians seeking cardiac care abroad. The hospital’s ultramodern complex, including its state-of-the-art cardiac Cathlab.
Inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Cardiocare Hospital is renowned for its commitment to providing cutting-edge Cardiovascular care. Since its inception, Cardiocare Multispecialty Hospital Abuja has conducted over 20,000 consultations across various medical specialties, including Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care. Additionally, the hospital has successfully performed over 1,000 Interventional cardiovascular procedures. It is with great pride that we announce our Discounted Cardiac Device Outreach Program. This program is designed to address the needs of financially disadvantaged Nigerians who require life-saving cardiac treatment.
Heart diseases rank among the top three causes of death globally, and Nigeria is no exception. Cardiovascular diseases pose a significant health challenge in the country, affecting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Symptoms range from chest pain and fatigue to sudden collapse and cardiac death. While various treatment approaches exist, access to advanced facilities, such as cardiac cathlabs and intensive care units, is often critical for improving patient outcomes.
In the event of a Heart attack or any cardiac event, access to a Cathlab is required within 45-90mins in order to intervene successfully – a timeline most Nigerians would be unable to meet up with if planning to travel abroad for care. However, Cardiocare Hospital’s strategic location in the heart of the Nation, ensures that individuals experiencing cardiac emergencies can access immediate intervention, thereby saving lives and reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria.
Regrettably, many Nigerians facing financial constraints struggle to access advanced cardiac devices that could significantly enhance their quality of life and chances of survival. Recognizing this urgent need, Cardiocare Hospital launched a Discounted Cardiac Device Outreach Program to bridge this gap. Through strategic collaborations, the program offers a range of cardiac devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, at reduced prices to eligible individuals.
Dr. Olalekan, Chief Cardiologist at Cardiocare Hospital, expressed enthusiasm for the program, emphasizing the hospital’s commitment to saving lives and improving cardiac health. Dr. Olalekan highlighted the importance of ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to life-saving treatment.
The program’s impact in reducing sudden deaths, disabilities, and morbidity from cardiovascular diseases cannot be overemphasized. He commended cardiocare’s dedication to providing high-quality cardiac care within Nigeria, thereby reducing the need for medical tourism.
Dr. Iseko Iseko, Group Medical Director of Limi Hospitals, emphasized the hospital’s commitment to providing high-end cardiac care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Dr. Iseko expressed hope that this initiative would stimulate further investment in healthcare infrastructure, both public and private, to address cardiovascular and other healthcare needs in Nigeria.
