The National Hospital Abuja has unveiled plans to set up a VIP section that will cater for presidents, governors, top government officials and other respected personalities.
The chief medical director of the hospital, Prof. Mahmud Raji made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja.
He said a residential building or accommodation facility attached to the VIP section would be like a five star or seven star hotel.
Prof. Raji said the VIP section would also boast of a toxicology lab, adding that there was presently no public health facility with such lab to cater for testing of poison from foods or the environment in case of emergencies for visiting presidents.
He said the section would also house a renal clinic for kidney transplants, cardiac centre, orthopaedic centre as well as a neuroscience institute for both training and services.
The CMD also said the hospital has expanded and recorded improvements in manpower, equipment and infrastructure, heroic medical and pioneering feats since it was established in 1999.
He said activities lined up to commemorate the 25th anniversary include a symposium and gala night.
He said a number of Nigerians were not aware of the facilities or services available in the country, and continue to embark on medical tourism in droves.
