“Nigeria Can Redefine Global Healthcare Standards Through Diagnostics” – Dr. Everest Okpara

In an inspiring address that underscores the critical role of diagnostics in transforming Nigeria’s healthcare system, Dr. Everest Okpara, a renowned leader in medical diagnostics and the CEO of Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Services Ltd, has called for a national commitment to excellence, innovation, and people-centered healthcare.

In his words, “Excellence in diagnostics does not begin with technology, it begins with people who prioritize excellence, think critically, work ethically, and act courageously.”

Dr. Okpara, whose contributions to medical infrastructure and system reform have earned him national and international recognition, emphasized that the future of healthcare in Nigeria rests on the shoulders of its diagnostic professionals and the systems that support them. He noted that the journey for him was never about machines or buildings, but about delivering value, building systems that work, and mentoring people who care.

“Nigeria is rising, and so must our standards,” he declared, stressing that the country must transition from reactive care to proactive diagnostics, backed by timely testing, accurate interpretation, and early detection. According to him, these are not luxuries, but lifelines.

With facilities like Everight Diagnostics setting new benchmarks in service delivery and compliance with international standards, Dr. Okpara envisions a future where Nigerian diagnostic centers become trusted destinations for quality healthcare, attracting even medical tourists from around the world.

He highlighted Everight’s consistent investment in quality management systems, infrastructure, and workforce development, stating that true excellence is not accidental—it is the result of intentional strategy and bold leadership.

“We must reinvent our systems, recalibrate our expectations, and recommit ourselves to outcomes, not just outputs,” he urged.

Dr. Okpara, who is also the founder of Sangtech Technologies Nigeria Ltd, continues to lead efforts that merge healthcare and technology while prioritizing training and retraining of professionals across the diagnostics chain. Through these efforts, he believes Nigeria is well-positioned to set a new pace for the global healthcare community.

His vision is clear: a Nigeria where diagnostics are no longer bottlenecks but bridges to efficient, precise, and empathetic healthcare—delivered with world-class standards, right at home.