India’s Padiyath Healthcare to Invest $100M in Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector
Padiyath Healthcare, an Indian healthcare group, has announced a $100 million investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, aiming to enhance the accessibility and affordability of world-class medical services. The announcement was made by the group’s chairman, Hazeeb Rahman Padiyath, during a visit to Nigeria by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Padiyath shared that the investment would allow Nigerians to access high-quality healthcare facilities at more affordable rates. As part of this major initiative, the company is set to open the highly anticipated Padiyath Mayfields Hospitals in Abuja, marking the beginning of its long-term investment strategy in the country.
The 300-bed Padiyath Mayfields Hospital, currently under construction in the Suncity Estates in Galadimawa, is set to become the largest private-sector hospital in Nigeria upon completion. Padiyath highlighted that the hospital would be equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic technology, including a 3T MRI and the first 256-slice CT Scan Machine in West Africa. Additionally, the hospital will feature a state-of-the-art cardiac cathlab, 24 super-specialty centers of excellence, a 25-bed intensive care unit, and a dedicated operation theatre in the emergency department for critical situations.
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“There will also be an operation theatre complex on the third floor, designed to be lifesaving during emergencies,” Padiyath explained. The hospital is slated to be unveiled in February 2025, further cementing Padiyath Healthcare’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the region.
In addition to the hospital, Padiyath also revealed plans for Padiyath Cancare Hospitals in Abuja, a 200-bed, world-class cancer treatment center. The facility will be equipped with advanced equipment like Pet Scans, Linear Accelerators, and a Gamma Knife, offering comprehensive cancer care to patients.
