Medical tourism erodes Africa’s health sovereignty

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Ebere Okereke, Samuel Oji Oti
DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100075
Cited by: 1
References: 3

Abstract

When African leaders seek care abroad, they signal that domestic systems are not trusted, equipped, or prioritised, write Ebere Okereke and Samuel Oji Oti

Fields of Study & Subjects

Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Global Health and Surgery Travel-related health issues

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
394
Pages
e100075–e100075
Publication date
27 July 2026
Language
EN