The Lagos State government plans to build a N49billion medical park in partnership with the private sector.
Commissioner for Health Jide Idris, who briefed reporters after the weekly State Executive Council Meeting, said the project is in line with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s commitment to improving healthcare experience, promote medical tourism and excellent healthcare services.
The project has been awarded to MEDIPARK International Limited Consortium, comprising MEDIPARK International Limited, Cleveland Clinics Ohio USA, St. Barnabas Healthcare System New Jersey and American Hospital Management Company, Washington DC.
Idris, who was with Commissioner for Information and Strategy Steve Ayorinde and Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development Wasiu Anifowose, said the project would be completed in 20 months.
He said the medical park would be sited at the former tate School of Nursing site, spanning over two hectares expanse of land on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.
The ultimate goal is that we as a government believe that health is wealth and there is no amount of investment in the healthcare sector that can be too much for the people of this state because the progress of the state is important to us,” the commissioner said.
Source: TheNation, HWN Africa.
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