The Nigerian Hospital Run by India

Primus Super Speciality Hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, is the first major hospital in Africa established by an Indian health company. It was set up to address the lack of basic healthcare facilities in the region. The hospital offers high-tech facilities and specializes in lifestyle diseases like diabetes and arthritis. It attracts patients from Nigeria and other African countries, providing a cost-effective alternative to traveling abroad for treatment. The hospital plans to expand further, targeting the growing middle class in Nigeria.

Why was the Primus Super Speciality Hospital established in Abuja?

• To offer free healthcare services

• To train local medical staff

• To compete with local hospitals

• To provide basic health facilities and modern medicines

What types of diseases does the hospital specialize in?

• Rare genetic disorders

• Pediatric illnesses

• Infectious diseases

• Lifestyle diseases and chronic conditions

What is unique about the medical staff at the hospital?

• They are all local doctors

• They are Indian doctors who relocated with their families

• They are volunteers from various countries

• They are specialists in traditional medicine

What is the hospital's strategy for dealing with the high cost of private healthcare?

• Offering discounts to low-income patients

• Partnering with local clinics

• Targeting the growing middle class

• Providing free services to all patients

From which countries are patients traveling to the hospital?

• From Europe and Asia

• Only from Nigeria

• From various parts of Africa, including Ghana and Ethiopia

• From South America