If you want it badly, then why have you been holding back? It’s probably because your dream of establishing and running your own dialysis centre has been stalled by myths and misconceptions.
But don’t worry, I’m here today — not just as an expert, but as your personal guide — to debunk those myths and liberate you from everything that’s been holding you back from turning your healthcare investment dream into a reality.
But I need one favour from you: digest this article thoroughly and share it with someone who has been holding back too, whether it’s starting a dialysis centre or another healthcare business. You could be saving their dream as well.
Let’s dive right in.
- Myth: “You must be a doctor to own a hospital or healthcare facility.”
Fact: With expert guidance on regulatory compliance, equipment procurement, staffing, and business strategy, any serious investor can own and operate a profitable centre.
- Myth: “Dialysis isn’t profitable in Nigeria or Africa.”
Fact: Dialysis is a recurring, high-demand medical service with one of the most resilient and predictable cash flows in healthcare — especially when run lean and smart from the start.
- Myth: “It’s too expensive to start — unless you’re a big hospital or a ‘big boy.'”
Fact: You can start small — even with a 2-bed dialysis model. With expert planning, entry costs can go as low as $25,000. Better still, with Vestitude’s cost-sharing model, you don’t have to bear it all alone.
- Myth: “Only government hospitals can make it work.”
Fact: Private dialysis centres dominate in many regions. With smart marketing and patient-centred care, private operators often outperform public hospitals.
- Myth: “I can just buy machines and start. What I read on the internet is enough.”
Fact: I’ve seen too many centres shut down because they skipped expert consultation. Compliance, licensing, water systems, staffing, and facility design all matter. This is healthcare — not plug and play.
- Myth: “Once you set up, the money starts rolling in.”
Fact: Profitability takes strategy: location, partnerships, staff, pricing, and efficiency all matter. From experience, most centres break even around 15 months in — if they do things right.
- Myth: “One business model fits all.”
Fact: Every centre must define its own USP (Unique Selling Proposition), understand its local market, and develop a tailored operating model. What works in Abuja might not work in Aba.
- Myth: “There’s no funding or investment support for healthcare.”
Fact: At Vestitude, we connect investors with well-structured healthcare projects. From CSR-backed projects to diaspora and private capital, money follows impact — if you know where to look.
- Myth: “Only brand-new machines are good enough.”
Fact: Refurbished machines with warranties and excellent technical support are not just good — they’re a smart way to reduce startup costs while delivering quality service.
- : “The business is too technical to understand.”
Fact: You don’t need to be a medical expert or engineer. You need the right healthcare business advisor. At Vestitude, we guide you through setup, operations, profitability, and scaling.
Here’s the best part…
I’m here for you.
With nearly a decade of healthcare business experience — and after setting up over 30 dialysis and diagnostic centres across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and beyond — I know what it takes to succeed.
Click here to view my latest project: https://youtube.com/shorts/oqCyKyX6kxg?si=KC4U1fXWelDeZsxD
Let’s talk if:
- You want to invest in a profitable healthcare business
- You’re looking for structured funding opportunities
- You want to build a facility or partner with existing providers
Written by:
Highflyer-Rejoice Azodo
Lead Consultant, Vestitude Partners Limited
Development/Health Economist
Email: rejoice.azodo@vestitudepartnersltd.com Instagram: @amaka_azodo1 🔗 LinkedIn: Highflyer-Rejoice Azodo
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