The Krishna Shalby Hospital in Ahmedabad, India has featured former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubaka in promotional material following his knee replacement surgery in the hospital and equally used image of Vice President Kashim Shettima in posts promoting its services to international patients.
Penpushing reports that the video which has gone viral on social media, shows Abubakar receiving care at the hospital, including footage of him walking and exercising after the procedure, while in an Instagram post on Monday, the hospital said Shettima visited the facility and met its management to discuss Abubakar’s progress and wellbeing.
The hospital in the statement described the visit as a reflection of the growing trust in India’s healthcare and its commitment to caring for patients from across the world,stressing that when patients travel across borders for specialised care, their trust means everything to the management of the hospital
Penpushing further reports that as at the time of filing this report it was not clear whether Abubakar’s treatment was fully sponsored by the Nigerian government, however,under the Remuneration of Former Presidents and Heads of State (and Other Ancillary Matters) Act, former Heads of State and their immediate families are entitled to free medical treatment in Nigeria and treatment abroad where necessary at federal government expense.
The law also provides other benefits, including diplomatic passports, protocol privileges, official vehicles, office and residential accommodation, security and annual vacation at federal government expense, and it would be recalled that in 2026, Nigerian government budget provides N2.3 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, Heads of State and their deputies.
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