Nigeria Lacks Liver Transplant Services, Patients Forced Abroad

A medical group has voiced strong concern over the complete absence of liver transplant services in Nigeria. The lack of domestic transplant capability forces patients to seek expensive treatment overseas, placing a heavy financial burden on individuals and families. The group urges the government to establish a national liver transplant program and invest in the necessary infrastructure and training. The call highlights a critical gap in the country’s healthcare system and underscores the need for immediate policy action to provide essential surgical care within Nigeria.