Cost of malaria treatment in Lagos
Malaria accounts for ~60% of all clinic visits in Lagos. Test, drugs, consultation — what you'll actually pay across hospital tiers.
3 procedures priced6 HMO plans cover this
Cost breakdown
Prices across general/public, private, and premium hospital tiers
| Procedure | General/Public | Private | Premium | HMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Doctor ConsultationCOMMON General practitioner consultation. The starting point for most hospital visits — registration + card + basic checkup. 💡 General hospitals charge N2K-N5K. Private clinics on the Island (VI, Lekki) charge N10K-N25K. Same doctor, different price — location is the biggest markup. | ₦2K–5K | ₦5K–15K | ₦10K–25K | Free with most HMO plans |
Malaria Treatment (Uncomplicated)COMMON Diagnosis (RDT or microscopy) + antimalarial drugs (ACT) + antipyretics. The most common reason Lagosians visit hospitals — 60% of all clinic visits. 💡 Malaria treatment accounts for 20% of minimum wage. Self-medication from pharmacies costs N2K-N5K but risks misdiagnosis. Always get tested first. | ₦5K–15K | ₦10K–35K | ₦15K–50K | Free with most HMO plans |
Lab Tests (Basic Panel)COMMON Full blood count + malaria parasite + urinalysis + blood sugar. The standard battery ordered for most complaints. 💡 Each test costs N1,500-N20,000 individually. Packages save 20-40%. | ₦3K–8K | ₦8K–20K | ₦10K–30K | Free with most HMO plans |
HMO plans that cover malaria treatment
6 relevant plans — coverage matrix and prices
MyCoverGeniusCHEAPEST
FlexiCare · Basic
₦4,000
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery
MyCoverGeniusBEST FAMILY
ZenCare · Standard
₦10,000
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental
AXA Mansard
EasyCare · Basic
₦2,000
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient
AXA Mansard
Individual Plan · Standard
₦4,871
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery
Reliance Health
Family Plan · Standard
₦3,500
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery
Reliance Health
Premium Family · Premium
₦13,500
/month
🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Network | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MyCoverGeniusCHEAPEST FlexiCare · Basic Budget individuals — cheapest monthly plan in Nigeria at N4K/month. Covers everyday illnesses and 26 surgical procedures. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦4,000 per month | ₦48,000 | 1,600 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
MyCoverGeniusBEST FAMILY ZenCare · Standard Families and individuals needing comprehensive coverage including maternity, chronic care, dental, and mental health. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦10,000 per month | ₦120,000 | 1,600 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
AXA Mansard EasyCare · Basic Absolute cheapest annual plan at N12K/6 months. Very basic — no surgery, no maternity. 📱 App | ₦2,000 per month | ₦12,000 | 1,000 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
AXA Mansard Individual Plan · Standard Individuals wanting a trusted global brand. Comprehensive outpatient + inpatient + surgery. 📞 Telemed📱 App⏳ 7d wait | ₦4,871 per month | ₦58,446 | 1,000 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
Reliance Health Family Plan · Standard Tech-forward — best app experience. Includes gym and spa access perks. Lowest monthly starting point. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦3,500 per month | ₦42,000 | 800 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |
Reliance Health Premium Family · Premium Full family coverage including maternity, dental, optical, chronic, and mental health. 📞 Telemed📱 App | ₦13,500 per month | ₦162,000 | 800 hospitals | 🩺 Outpatient🛏 Inpatient🔪 Surgery🤰 Maternity🦷 Dental👁️ Optical💊 Chronic🧠 Mental |