At the 2025 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Siemens Healthineers and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), through its wholly-owned subsidiary NSIA Advanced Medical Services Ltd (MedServe), announced a landmark 10-year strategic partnership. The collaboration is aimed at significantly transforming and elevating Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- A comprehensive 10-year strategic partnership focused on transforming Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure with cutting-edge medical imaging technology and extensive capacity-building.
- The initial phase will see Siemens Healthineers equip 10 new MedServe diagnostic centers nationwide, substantially improving access to high-quality care.
- The agreement emphasizes sustainable development through world-class technology, comprehensive training, and the enhancement of local expertise.
This long-term agreement is centered on advancing diagnostic capabilities across the country by providing state-of-the-art medical imaging technology and capacity-building initiatives to ensure sustainable support for MedServe’s healthcare expansion program. To commence the partnership, Siemens Healthineers will equip the 10 new MedServe centers that are soon to be operational nationwide, facilitating greater access to high-quality medical imaging for the Nigerian people.
Dr. Tolulope Adewole, MD & CEO, NSIA Advanced Medical Services (MedServe), underscored the significance of the deal:
“This 10-year partnership with Siemens Healthineers is a pivotal step in our strategic mission to build a resilient and sustainable advanced healthcare system that provides equitable access for Nigerians. We are consolidating our relationship with a trusted technology leader to not only supply critical equipment but to also develop local expertise. This initial deployment across our 10 new sites is the beginning of a shared journey to enhance diagnostic access and improve clinical outcomes across our nation.”
Dr. Bernd Ohnesorge, President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Siemens Healthineers, expressed honor in expanding the partnership:
“Having already established a strong collaboration in oncology, we are proud to extend our joint efforts into diagnostic imaging. This strategic agreement reflects our shared, long-term commitment to the future of Nigerian healthcare. We will support NSIA with world-class technology, comprehensive training, and our full expertise across medical imaging and oncology care systems to ensure this initiative delivers a lasting, positive impact for Nigerians.”
MedServe remains committed to delivering equitable healthcare access to Nigerians through strategic partnerships, capacity enhancement, and healthcare infrastructure investments.
Siemens Healthineers is a global provider of healthcare equipment, solutions, and services, active in more than 180 countries. Listed as SHL in Frankfurt, Germany, the company is committed to improving access to healthcare for underserved communities worldwide and is principally active in imaging, diagnostics, cancer care, and minimally invasive therapies, augmented by digital technology and artificial intelligence. In fiscal 2025, the company generated revenue of around €23.4 billion with approximately 74,000 employees globally.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is an investment institution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established to manage and invest in a diversified portfolio of medium and long-term funds. Its mission is to drive sustained economic development for the benefit of all Nigerians through building a savings base, enhancing infrastructure development, and providing economic stabilization support. NSIA operates three distinct funds: the Stabilisation Fund, The Future Generations Fund, and the Nigeria Infrastructure Fund.