NSIA, GE Healthcare to deepen diagnostic services with 10 new centres

The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), through its wholly owned healthcare subsidiary NSIA Advanced Medical Services Ltd (MedServe), in collaboration with GE HealthCare, has announced a major initiative to improve access to diagnostic services across Nigeria.

As part of the first phase of its healthcare expansion program, MedServe will establish 10 new diagnostic centres strategically located across key regions in the country as part of their mission to provide advanced healthcare for every Nigerian. These centres are scheduled for commissioning in the first half of 2026, marking a significant step towards improving early detection, timely intervention, and overall patient outcomes.

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To enable this rollout, NSIA/MedServe will enter into a 10-year strategic agreement with GE HealthCare through which diagnostic equipment like CT scanner, mammography, digital x-ray and ultrasound systems, long-term service support, and training programmes to build local capacity will be delivered.

Tolu Adewole, Managing Director/CEOMedServe, said “This agreement represents a pivotal milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare journey. By combining world-class technology with local expertise, we are strengthening the national healthcare system and expanding access to reliable diagnostic services for millions of Nigerians. These centers will support timely testing, early detection of diseases, and improved health outcomes across the country.”

George Uduku, General Manager, GE HealthCare West Africa:, said, “Access to advanced diagnostic services remains a top priority for the country. Through this collaboration with MedServe, we are helping to close that gap by bringing imaging technology closer to communities. Our goal is to enable earlier diagnosis, improve treatment decisions, and strengthen local capacity through training and long-term support—so more Nigerians can receive the care they need, when they need it.”

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“We are proud to collaborate with MedServe in this transformative effort. By combining advanced technology with training and service support, we aim to strengthen the healthcare system and ensure more communities benefit from high-quality diagnostic care”.

This initiative is expected to significantly reduce travel time for essential medical tests, minimise diagnostic delays, and enhance early medical intervention. By expanding access to diagnostics services and building local capacity, the programme will contribute to improved public health and strengthen Nigeria’s overall healthcare infrastructure.

Hope Moses-Ashike is an Associate Editor, Banking and Finance, with more than a decade of experience reporting on Nigeria’s financial system and broader economy. She closely tracks market movements, monetary policy decisions, company disclosures, regulatory actions, economic indicators, and global developments, and interprets what they mean for businesses, investors, policymakers, and households. Her reporting helps readers understand complex issues such as inflation trends, foreign exchange market dynamics, interest rate decisions, bank performance, and investment risks.

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