What is the direct cost of open heart surgery in Nigeria compared to abroad?
The direct cost of open heart surgery in Nigeria ranges from $6,230 to $11,200, offering a financial incentive for patients to undergo the procedure locally rather than abroad.
The direct cost of OHS in Nigeria currently ranges between 6, 230 and 11, 200. These costs compare favorably with the cost of OHS abroad and can serve as a financial incentive to patients, sponsors and stakeholders to have OHS procedures done in Nigeria.
Falase et al. (Tue,) studied this question.