See every side of every news story
Get Started
SubscribeLogin
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Holi
Natural Disasters
Social Media
Baseball
Artificial Intelligence
Vladimir Putin
Senate
Basketball
Stock Markets
Donald Trump
Soccer
Boxing
Published • Nigeria • Updated

American patients coming to Nigeria for kidney transplants – Shettima

  • Patients from the United States are visiting Nigeria for affordable kidney transplants, as stated by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
  • Thirteen patients recently came to Nigeria for transplants at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, attracted by lower costs and high-quality care.
  • Vice President Shettima highlighted the financial struggles of patients, many selling homes or seeking government support for treatment.
  • The Nigerian Association of Nephrology plans to honor Shettima with the Kidney Champion Award for his advocacy and support for kidney patients.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

15 Articles

All
Left
4
Center
Right
Punch NewspapersPunch Newspapers

American patients coming to Nigeria for kidney transplants – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has claimed that Nigeria is experiencing a rise in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries seeking kidney transplants in the country due to affordability and high-quality medical expertise.

Read Full Article
Premium Times NigeriaPremium Times Nigeria

Patients from US, other countries now visit Nigeria in reverse medical tourism

Vice President Shettima calls for more investment in specialised medical education. The post Patients from US, other countries now visit Nigeria in reverse medical tourism – Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

·Abuja, Nigeria
Read Full Article
Pulse NigeriaPulse Nigeria

Shettima reveals why patients from US, others come to Nigeria for kidney transplants

Vice President Kashim Shettima says patients from the United States (US) and other countries are thronging Nigerian hospitals to seek affordable, high-quality kidney transplants. Shettima said this on Thursday, during the Nigerian Association of Nephrology's courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference. According to the Vice-President, Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tou…

·Nigeria
Read Full Article
Daily TrustDaily Trust

Patients from US coming to Nigeria for medical treatment –Shettima - Daily Trust

Vice President Kashim Shettima has claimed that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries coming to the nation’s hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. Shettima attributed the choice of Nigeria for treatment to affordability and high-quality expertise within the country’s medical community. Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Niger…

Read Full Article
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.Legit.ng - Nigeria news.

Shettima announces how 13 US citizens came to Nigeria for cheap kidney transplant, details emerge

Vice President Kashim Shettima highlights a rise in reverse medical tourism as 13 US patients recently travelled to Nigeria for affordable kidney transplants.

·Ikeja, Nigeria
Read Full Article
News Agency of NigeriaNews Agency of Nigeria

Patients From US, Others Throng Nigeria Hospitals – Shettima - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

Patients from US, others throng Nigeria hospitals – Shettima 22 total views todayBy Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says patients from the United States (US) and other countries are thronging Nigeria hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. Shettima said this on Thursday, during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of the association’s 37th [……

Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 100% of the sources lean Left
100% Left
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Roving Naija broke the news in on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of Nigeria (3)

Similar News Topics

Tourism

Tourism

Nigeria

Nigeria

You have read 1 out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join us as a member to unlock exclusive access to diverse content.

Our use of cookies
Unlike other news sites, we do not share or sell your data to third-parties for targeted ads.
By continuing to use our application or website, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal