The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority has announced a new partnership with GE HealthCare to establish diagnostic centres, deploy advanced equipment, and train local professionals, as part of a national effort to improve access to medical diagnosis.
In a statement, the authority, through its healthcare subsidiary, NSIA Advanced Medical Services Ltd (MedServe), noted that the collaboration would drive the rollout of 10 new diagnostic centres by the first half of 2026. The facilities form part of a broader programme to deliver 23 centres across the country.
MedServe said the first phase would position the new centres in key regions to improve early detection, timely medical intervention, and overall patient outcomes. It added that the partnership would reduce travel time for essential tests and minimise delays that often compromise treatment.
Under a 10-year strategic agreement, NSIA/MedServe and GE HealthCare will provide diagnostic equipment, including CT scanners, mammography machines, digital X-ray and ultrasound systems, alongside long-term service support and training programmes to strengthen local capacity.
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, MedServe, Dr Tolu Adewole, said the agreement marked “a pivotal milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare journey.”
He added, “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 centres will support timely testing, early detection of diseases, and improved health outcomes across the country.”
General Manager of GE HealthCare West Africa, Dr George Uduku, stated that access to advanced diagnostics remains a national priority. “Through this collaboration with MedServe, we are helping to close that gap by bringing imaging technology closer to communities,” he said. “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.”
He added that GE HealthCare was “proud to collaborate with MedServe in this transformative effort,” noting that combining technology with training and service support would help more communities benefit from high-quality diagnostic care.
The programme, according to NSIA, will contribute to broader public health improvements by expanding access to diagnostic services and strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
MedServe, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NSIA, currently operates three demonstration centres and is leading the rollout of the national diagnostic network. GE HealthCare, a global leader in medical technology and diagnostics solutions, has served patients and healthcare providers for over 125 years.
