Cassona Healthcare Group is taking significant steps toward a strategic partnership with Rainbow Heritage Group and the Rivers State Government to transform healthcare delivery within the New Port City Project in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

This follows a high-level meeting held in Port Harcourt, where key stakeholders explored collaboration and investment opportunities aligned with a shared vision of innovation, economic empowerment, and long-term sustainable impact. Central to the discussions was the Rivers State Government's initiative to transition from conventional real estate development to an integrated urban model focused on local production, economic inclusion, and sustainable living ecosystems.

A major highlight of Cassona's proposed contribution is the development of a state-of-the-art medical hub designed to reduce outbound medical tourism by providing high-quality healthcare services within Nigeria's eastern region. The initiative aims to strengthen local healthcare capacity while positioning the region as a center for advanced medical services.

Speaking during the meeting, Mr. John Chigbu, Chairman of Cassona Healthcare Group, emphasized that Nigeria's healthcare challenges extend beyond access to medical equipment. He noted that meaningful transformation requires a comprehensive approach that integrates sustainable financing, robust maintenance systems, technical support, and reliable power infrastructure. He further highlighted Cassona's commitment to delivering healthcare under its Triple A Principles: Acute Diagnostics, Accessible Locations, and Affordable Treatment.

Mr. Chigbu also outlined plans to introduce advanced solutions, including a telesurgery system enabling remote, robotic-assisted procedures with global collaboration, as well as a specialized training academy aimed at strengthening local human capital. These initiatives are designed to equip healthcare professionals with the expertise required to operate and maintain advanced medical technologies, ensuring efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

The meeting concluded on a positive and forward-looking note, with both Cassona Healthcare Group and the Rivers State Government expressing strong interest in advancing a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework to drive sustainable healthcare development. Subject to further feasibility assessments, the collaboration holds significant potential to redefine healthcare infrastructure and drive inclusive development within the New Port City Project and across the broader region.

About Cassona Healthcare Group
Cassona Healthcare Group, including its subsidiary Cassona Global Imaging, is a leading healthcare solutions provider committed to delivering innovative, accessible, and affordable healthcare across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in advanced medical diagnostic technologies, equipment supply and distribution, and healthcare infrastructure development.

About the New Port City Project
The New Port City Project is a landmark urban development initiative located in the Eleme axis of the Greater Port Harcourt City Masterplan. Developed through a joint venture between the Rivers State Government and Rainbow Heritage Group, with oversight from the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA), the project spans approximately 1,000 hectares. It integrates residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and recreational districts, designed to create a balanced, secure, and sustainable urban environment while serving as a major economic growth hub.

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