Private investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector is accelerating as providers expand specialist medical services to meet rising demand driven by an ageing population, increasing cases of chronic diseases and growing consumer preference for quality healthcare.
The latest expansion comes from OneHealth by AXA, which has launched dedicated Geriatric and Optometry clinics at its Victoria Island Medical Centre in Lagos. The move broadens access to specialised healthcare while underscoring the increasing role of private providers in filling critical gaps in Nigeria’s overstretched health system.
The new clinics are designed to address the growing healthcare needs of older adults and patients requiring specialised eye care, reflecting a broader shift by private operators towards preventive, patient-centred and specialist medical services as demand for comprehensive healthcare continues to rise.
Industry stakeholders have increasingly stressed the need for greater investment in specialist healthcare as Nigeria grapples with a rising burden of non-communicable diseases, while eye disorders and age-related illnesses continue to place pressure on the country’s healthcare system.
Speaking on the expansion, Wahen Egbe, chief business officer of OneHealth by AXA, said the new clinics were established in response to the evolving healthcare needs of Nigerians and the increasing demand for specialised medical services.
“The addition of these clinics reflects the growing demand for specialised medical services that address the evolving health needs of people at different stages of life,” she said.
Egbe explained that the company’s decision to establish a dedicated Geriatric Clinic followed growing concerns over the healthcare needs of older adults as Nigeria records increasing cases of chronic and age-related illnesses.
According to her, the clinic offers comprehensive assessment, prevention, diagnosis and long-term management of conditions commonly associated with ageing, including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, mobility disorders and other chronic illnesses requiring coordinated multidisciplinary care.
She added that beyond treatment, the clinic is designed to promote healthy ageing by helping senior citizens maintain functional independence and improve their quality of life through personalised care plans.
The Geriatric Clinic operates every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing specialist consultations for elderly patients and their families.
Also speaking, Jadesola Idowu, country manager of OneHealth by AXA, said the introduction of the Optometry Clinic was aimed at improving access to preventive eye care and addressing the growing incidence of undiagnosed vision problems.
She noted that many eye conditions develop gradually without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred, making routine eye examinations essential for early diagnosis and treatment.
“Our Optometry Clinic offers comprehensive eye examinations, vision screening, refraction services, prescription of corrective lenses, eye health assessments and early detection of common eye diseases affecting children, adults and older persons,” she said.
Idowu added that the clinic also provides preventive eye care counselling, occupational vision assessments, prescription updates and referrals for advanced ophthalmic treatment where necessary.
The company, a subsidiary of the AXA Group, currently offers specialist services spanning cardiology, endocrinology, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, ear, nose and throat (ENT), urology and endoscopy, while also operating 24-hour ambulance and radiology services to improve emergency response and continuity of care.
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