American Hospital ‌Dubai ‍Expands Medical Tourism Reach ⁣into Nigeria

Updated June 02, 2025
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American Hospital Dubai is partnering with RivExcel, a Nigerian health firm, to launch three medical tourism offices across Nigeria. The⁣ offices, located in⁣ Lagos, Abuja,⁤ and Port Harcourt, aim to facilitate access to advanced medical care in the United Arab emirates for Nigerian​ and other African patients. This collaboration is part of a ​broader initiative to establish 30 such offices throughout Africa and Eastern Europe, positioning the UAE as a premier destination for medical ⁤tourism.

Thes Nigerian offices will support patients seeking specialized treatments, including oncology, cardiac⁤ care, and orthopaedic surgery. Services offered include medical consultations, hospital bookings,​ travel arrangements, visa processing, and accommodation planning,⁣ streamlining the healthcare journey for ⁤Nigerians traveling to Dubai for ​medical reasons. The partnership seeks to improve healthcare access in Nigeria and beyond.

The official signing ceremony took place in Dubai on Jan. 31, 2024, with key figures such as Buti Al Mulla, chairman of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group; Sherif Beshara, group CEO; Dr. marwan AlMulla, CEO of Dubai Health Authority‘s Health Regulation Sector;⁣ Tonye Princewill, executive chairman of RivExcel; and Tayyibat Mohammed,​ Nigerian Consul General in Dubai, in attendance.

“This partnership with American Hospital Dubai is ⁤a dream come true. We wont to make⁣ quality healthcare available to everyone, especially in parts of Africa where it is indeed lacking,” said Tonye Princewill, executive chairman of RivExcel.

Sherif Beshara ⁣stated that the UAE⁢ has become a global leader ​in medical tourism due to its excellent healthcare services, innovation, and commitment to high standards. He​ added that American Hospital Dubai is prepared to welcome more⁤ African patients seeking world-class treatment. The hospital,established in 1996,is a leading private hospital in the Middle East with 254 beds and‌ over 40 medical and surgical ⁢services. It ⁢was the first in the Middle East to receive⁤ accreditation ⁤from Joint ⁢Commission International (JCI).

This⁢ joint effort is expected ‌to bridge the healthcare quality gap ‌between developed and developing nations. With an increasing number⁤ of Nigerians seeking medical treatment abroad, this initiative ⁣offers a more organized and reliable option for those seeking medical assistance outside of⁢ Nigeria. The move also supports the UAE’s long-term strategy to ‌expand its medical tourism industry and strengthen its healthcare sector.

What’s next

The partnership between American Hospital Dubai and RivExcel is expected to expand, ‌with plans to open additional medical tourism offices across Africa and ⁤Eastern⁤ Europe. This expansion aims​ to further improve access to quality healthcare and solidify the UAE’s⁣ position as a leading destination for medical tourism.