A telehealth company, DoctorCare247 has partnered with the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council (THTC) to enhance healthcare access and services for Nigerian patients seeking advanced medical diagnosis and treatment abroad.
The collaboration, which was announced at a signing ceremony in Lagos, aims to provide Nigerians with easier access to top-notch medical care in Turkey.
In a statement issued by the chief executive officer of Doctorcare247, Chucks Chibundu, he said, “The Turkish Healthcare Travel Council (THTC) and Doctorcare247 are delighted to announce a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing healthcare access and services for Nigerian patients seeking advanced medical diagnosis and treatment outside the shores of Nigeria,
“This partnership is driven by our commitment to provide Nigerians with convenient access to advanced healthcare,” he said. “It also expands our healthcare offerings, bringing you even more options for high-quality medical care.”
Chibundu continued, “Doctorcare247’s innovative telemedicine platform will complement THTC’s efforts to promote Turkey as a premier destination for wholesome superior healthcare delivery.”
“Now, your needs for European Union-standard advanced healthcare, including fertility treatment, cosmetic surgery, cardiology, and other specialized care, are within reach,” he added.
He said the partnership is a step forward in providing Nigerians with greater access to “advanced medical care and fostering collaboration between the two nations in the healthcare sector in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
On his part, the president of the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council, Emin Cakmak, said the council is excited to partner with Doctorcare247 to further their mission of providing high-quality healthcare services to international patients.
Turkey has emerged as a leading destination for medical tourism, ranking among the top 3 globally and the preferred choice for Europeans seeking medical care abroad.
“In 2019 alone, Turkish hospitals successfully treated over 1 million patients from 165 countries,” the THTC president added. “Over the past 15 years, Turkey has invested more than $50 billion in new hospitals and medical technology, making it a hub for advanced healthcare,” he said.
