Organ trafficking probe exposes regulatory gaps threatening Nigeria’s medical tourism

BusinessDay | 03-09-2026 12:53pm |

An investigation into organ trafficking has revealed regulatory gaps in Nigeria's medical sector, which could undermine the country's growing medical tourism industry. Nigeria's capacity to perform specialized procedures such as kidney transplants and fertility treatment is expanding faster than its regulatory framework. This disparity poses risks to patients and the industry's reputation.

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