A Ugandan parliamentary delegation led by Dr Joseph Ryonga visited Nisa Medical Group in Nigeria to study assisted reproductive technology (ART).
According to the delegation, the aim is to benchmark Uganda’s upcoming legislation on infertility treatments.
Ryonga told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, that the visit underscored Uganda’s commitment to enhancing its reproductive health policies through a better understanding of infertility treatment and in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
“A team of five parliamentarians from the Ugandan National Assembly Health Committee started a study visit to Nisa Medical Group today.
“The five-day visit is to learn about IVF and observe the practice of the technology in Nigeria.
“The knowledge gained is to help them with preparation of Ugandan ART Laws,” he said.
He said that the delegation planned to integrate best practices observed at Nisa Medical Group into Uganda’s reproductive health legislation.
He said that Nigeria’s advancements in ART and its role as a training hub for African professionals solidified its choice as a destination for benchmarking.
He said that by bringing the insights to Uganda, the delegation aimed to create policies that elevate reproductive healthcare services and meet the needs of Ugandan citizens.
Also speaking, the CEO of Nisa Medical Group, Dr Ibrahim Wada, expressed pride in Nigeria’s role in reproductive health and medical tourism.
Wada said that the visit was significant, not only for Nigeria’s medical field, but also for the country’s reputation as a destination for specialised healthcare.
“It is a day of fulfilment for me,” he said.
According to him, not only are nationals and Nigerians in the diaspora coming to us, but even non-Nigerians see Nigeria as a top choice for medical tourism.
“It is incredible to witness this transformation in my lifetime,” he said.
He said the collaboration would impact on Nigeria’s economy with the influx of international patients bolstering the medical sector.
“We hope that, just as Americans or British citizens engage in medical tourism out of convenience rather than necessity, Nigeria, too, can become a sought-after destination for healthcare,” he said.
NAN
