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Wednesday, 10 December 2014 21:03

HFN Advocacy drive to the deputy senate president

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During a courtesy visit made by the Ministerial Committee to establish World Class hospitals in 6 geo political zones of the country to the Deputy Senate President Mr. Ike Ekwerenmadu on the 20th October, 2014, the HFN President speaking on behalf of the Private Health Sector strongly advocated that the senate in addition to ensuring the National Health Insurance and National Health Bills are passed , also should look into the area of incentives to encourage investors especially approving zero % duty tax  on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceutical products.

She pleaded that the Senate assist to fast track the approval for the Investment Incentive Policy so as to enhance the reduction of medical tourism in Nigeria.

The Deputy Senate President agreed with Omatseye and the Committee on the need to curtail medical tourism by creating a conducive environment for the private health sector as partnerships between the public and private sectors must be cultivated for improved healthcare. He however assured the delegation that much had been done by the Senate Committee on Health and all efforts will be made in ensuring the Bills are passed in record time.

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