Sariva Healthcare Founder/CEO Featured in The Guardian; Calls for Healthcare Funding in Nigeria
At the recently held PR Tea Conference organized by Hustle Africa in Ikeja, Lagos, Hussaina Nuhu-Ajala, Founder and CEO of Sariva Healthcare, delivered a powerful call to action. She emphasized that Nigeria must prioritize healthcare funding to curb the growing wave of medical tourism.
The conference drew healthcare, business, and media professionals across Lagos. Nuhu-Ajala advocated for practical solutions to Nigeria’s healthcare challenges, and The Guardian Nigeria article featured her powerful message.
Hussaina spoke on a persistent reality that while Nigeria is blessed with highly skilled medical personnel, many hospitals lack the critical equipment to deliver world-class care.
“Without the right tools, even the best doctors are limited in what they can achieve. Increased healthcare funding is not a luxury, it is a necessity,” she said.
The Case for Better Healthcare Funding in Nigeria
Drawing from her extensive experience in the healthcare equipment industry, Hussaina outlined how underfunding undermines hospital operations. This ranges from outdated devices to the low morale of healthcare workers.
She explained how Nigeria’s unstable foreign exchange policies directly inflate the cost of vital medical equipment. This makes it harder for hospitals to stay properly equipped.
Hussaina Patience Ajala commended the government’s move to reduce import duties on medical equipment, but pointed out the inconsistencies in its implementation. She highlighted how cases involving the misclassification of medical equipment as furniture at customs often lead to higher charges and unnecessary cost burdens for hospitals and patients alike.
She also emphasized that building a resilient healthcare system in Nigeria requires clearer policies, transparent processes, and a real commitment to healthcare investment.
Sariva Healthcare: Bridging the Gap in Hospital Equipment
At Sariva Healthcare, we are deeply committed to transforming the hospital procurement experience. We specialize in providing premium, functional, and budget-friendly hospital equipment with speed, professionalism, and a focus on lasting impact. Our expertise spans from full hospital set-ups to individual equipment supply, focusing on quality, speed, and client success.
Founded to address the critical infrastructure gaps in Nigeria’s health sector, Sariva blends deep healthcare expertise with practical business experience to support hospitals in saving more lives.
Hussaina’s advocacy at the PR Tea Conference mirrors Sariva’s mission. This mission is empowering hospitals to deliver exceptional care by making the right tools accessible, affordable, and reliable.
Why Increased Healthcare Funding Matters
Proper healthcare funding in Nigeria is more than a financial decision, it is an investment in the nation’s future. With the right support:
- Hospitals can fairly compensate healthcare workers
- Quality and availability of hospital equipment can be improved
- Dependence on foreign medical treatment can drastically reduce
- Overall health outcomes for Nigerians can dramatically improve
By addressing these fundamental issues, Nigeria can reclaim trust in its healthcare system and keep more citizens healthy at home.
Moving Forward: A Shared Responsibility
The Guardian’s recent feature on Hussaina Nuhu-Ajala’s message at the PR Tea Conference is a powerful reminder: improving healthcare funding in Nigeria is urgent and non-negotiable.
Sariva Healthcare is proud to lead by example by helping hospitals gain the tools they need, faster and more affordably. Sariva also advocates for broader healthcare reforms across the country.
Read the full feature on The Guardian by clicking here: Government urged to fund healthcare, hospitals to curb medical tourism
If you are a hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider ready to improve and upgrade your equipment and services, Sariva Healthcare Specialties is your trusted partner.
Because better healthcare starts with better tools.
