*From left: Dr Wale Alabi, Project Director, Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA); Dr Olukayode Akinlade, Medical Director (MD), Krown Hospital and former Secretary-General, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA);
Dr. Iziak Salako, Honourable Minister of State for Health and
Mr. Luke, representative of SHINVA, China during the visit
Project Director of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), Dr. Wale Alabi, alongside Dr. Olukayode Akinlade, Medical Director of Krown Hospital and former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have paid a courtesy and friendly visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziak Salako, in his office in Abuja.
The visit which also had in attendance Mr. Luke, a representative of SHINVA, China, manufacturers of radiotherapy and other cancer treatment equipment, was used by delegation to strengthen professional relationships and discuss issues relating to healthcare development, particularly in the area of cancer treatment and medical technology.
The meeting took place following the successful National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association, held in Abuja on Friday, August 28, 2026. The engagement brought together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare sector in an atmosphere described as cordial and friendly.
The visit underscored the importance of collaboration among government, medical professionals, healthcare institutions and international medical equipment manufacturers in advancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria. It also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange ideas on strengthening the country’s healthcare system and improving access to modern medical technologies.
