The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital in Kaduna State has begun operations, recording about 3,000 outpatient visits as authorities position the facility to curb medical tourism and improve access to specialised healthcare.

The 320-bed tertiary hospital, located in Millennium City, Kaduna, was completed under the administration of Governor Uba Sani, who inherited the project from former Governor Namadi Sambo, now a former Vice President of Nigeria.

The project’s initial development dates back to 2009.

State officials said the facility was about 60 per cent structurally complete when the current administration took office, while installed medical equipment stood at roughly 20 per cent.

According to the government, renewed funding enabled the completion of the hospital alongside other infrastructure projects across the state. The administration attributed improved revenue capacity to fiscal changes introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including the removal of fuel subsidy.

The hospital is designed to provide advanced medical services locally, with dedicated units for women and children, an oncology department, and a fully equipped intensive care unit. It also operates with a hybrid power system combining solar energy and generators to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.

Authorities said the next phase of development will include the establishment of a cancer treatment and nuclear medicine centre, which has received approval from the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. The Federal Government is expected to support the expansion.

The facility operates under the National Health Insurance Scheme and the Kaduna State Health Contributory Scheme to improve affordability. It currently serves as a referral centre for patients within Kaduna and across the North-West region, particularly in the areas of maternal, child, and cancer care.