AXA unveils Onehealth in Nigeria, promises increased investment, medical excellence

AXA, a global leader in insurance and asset management, has launched the first in its series of medical centers plans for Nigeria.

The brand, “Onehealth by AXA”, will house the range of medical solutions that AXA seeks to introduce into the Nigerian market in its bid to provide exceptional healthcare solutions in emerging markets; and make healthcare an affordable, accessible, and above all, a convenient experience that everyone can enjoy.

The Onehealth Hospital is a state-of-the-art multispecialty, secondary care hospital in Ikeja, Lagos with more than 30 specialties and subspecialties range of services in family medicine, cardiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, general surgery, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, and Internal medicine.

Speaking on the official launch of the hospital in Lagos, Khaled Elshaarany, CEO AXA Africa Health expressed his immense delight at the launch of Onehealth in Nigeria, explaining that it marks the second country in Africa where AXA has introduced its world-class medical centres with a focus on medical excellence and patient convenience.

He commented; “AXA’S pursuit to improve access to protection and healthcare in Nigeria and Africa drives us to innovate by introducing an integrated health model where Insurance and medical services synergize to give customers comfortable yet affordable access to the most competent doctors and medical staff”.

“With an initial 25 million Euro Investment in Nigeria, we are excited to inaugurate this first medical center in Ikeja and are looking forward to further openings in the next 12 months as we are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities for investment in the healthcare sector”.

On his part, Dr Misbaholeolo, country manager and medical director of Onehealthin Nigeria noted that the goal of Onehealthin Nigeria is to revolutionize the healthcare industry through seamless client experiences across Its physical branches and digital channels.

“You may ask how we intend to do this. We will be rolling out more centers similar to this; characterized by very high quality, affordability, and easy access. It is that fusion of this high-quality hospital and premium hospitality with a pocket-friendly disposition, that I commit”.