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Join Dutch healthcare and life sciences organisations to explore the latest developments in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving healthcare sector. Gain valuable market insights, hear practical experiences from organisations already active in Nigeria, and discover opportunities for Dutch companies to engage in one of Africa’s largest healthcare markets.
Event Details
For: Dutch LSH entrepreneurs
Co-organised by: The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Task Force Health Care.
21 October 2026
13:30
14:45
CET
Netherlands, Europe
Online webinar
Free of Charge
How this event supports your growth
Nigeria is one of Africa’s fastest-growing healthcare markets and is undergoing a major transformation of its healthcare system. Through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) and the implementation of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, the government is accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by expanding health insurance, strengthening primary healthcare, and introducing more strategic healthcare purchasing and provider accreditation. These reforms are creating new opportunities for innovation, private sector collaboration, and investment across the healthcare value chain.
At the same time, Nigeria is investing in the modernisation of healthcare infrastructure, the digitalisation of health services, and the expansion of healthcare financing at both federal and state level. The government is revitalising primary healthcare centres, increasing the use of electronic health records and digital health solutions, and strengthening healthcare quality and accountability through digital systems and accreditation mechanisms.
With a population of more than 230 million people and a rapidly expanding private healthcare sector Nigeria presents significant opportunities for Dutch Life Sciences & Health organisations. Areas with particularly strong potential include digital health, medical technology and diagnostics, maternal and child health, specialised care, healthcare infrastructure, sustainable healthcare financing, and local production partnerships.
What to Expect?
The event will focus on the key developments and opportunities shaping Nigeria’s Life Sciences & Health sector. Participants will gain insights into:
- Healthcare system transformation & health financing – Recent reforms, including the drive towards Universal Health Coverage, health insurance expansion and new approaches to healthcare financing and purchasing.
- Digital Health & Health Data – Developments in digitalisation, health information systems, interoperability and the growing role of digital solutions in strengthening healthcare delivery.
- Healthcare infrastructure, MedTech & Diagnostics – Investments in healthcare infrastructure and opportunities for innovative medical technologies, diagnostics and specialised care.
- Practical market experience – First-hand insights from an organisation already active in Nigeria, covering market entry, doing business locally, partnerships and lessons learned.
- Opportunities for Dutch organisations – An interactive discussion on where Dutch Life Sciences & Health expertise could contribute and what opportunities exist for future collaboration.
Programme
The programme below is a concept programme and may be further adapted as speakers and content are confirmed.
1. Welcome & Introduction
Welcome by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), followed by an introduction to the objectives of the session.
2. Nigeria’s Life Sciences & Health Landscape
An expert speaker will provide an overview of recent developments in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, including policy priorities, healthcare reforms, investment trends and emerging opportunities for international collaboration.
3. Doing Business in Nigeria: Practical Experience
An organisation with experience in the Nigerian market will share practical insights on market entry, partnerships, business development and lessons learned from operating in Nigeria.
4. Interactive Thematic Sessions
Participants will engage in interactive discussions around key opportunity areas, such as digital health, health financing, MedTech and diagnostics, healthcare infrastructure, local manufacturing and public-private partnerships.
5. From Insights to Action: Next Steps
Discussion of potential areas for Dutch-Nigerian collaboration and introduction to possible follow-up activities, including a potential Dutch healthcare and life sciences mission to Nigeria.
6. Closing & Thank You
Closing remarks and information on how participants can stay engaged with future activities in Nigeria.
Participation costs
Participation in this webinar is free of charge.
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Event Details
For: Dutch LSH entrepreneurs
21 October 2026
Netherlands, Europe
Online webinar
Free of Charge
In collaboration with
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