CMDs laud FG interventions in Lagos tertiary health institutions
Medical directors of federal tertiary health institutions in Lagos praised the Federal Government for reforms, investments, and infrastructure upgrades that have enhanced healthcare delivery, research, and patient welfare across Nigeria. Key projects include a new outpatient complex at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), salary adjustments to retain healthcare workers, and expanded training programs in multiple institutions.
Medical directors of federal tertiary health institutions in Lagos commended the Federal Government for strengthening healthcare delivery, infrastructure, and manpower development. During a joint press conference marking Democracy Day 2026, representatives from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Epe, FMC Ebute-Metta, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba, and National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi highlighted government-led improvements. At LUTH, Chief Medical Director Prof Wasiu Adeyemo noted federal hospitals collaborate on healthcare delivery and research despite differing establishment periods. Recent salary adjustments by the Federal Government have improved staff retention, while infrastructure upgrades include a new multi-million-dollar outpatient complex and a $3.8 million solar power project to address energy challenges. The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals supported 11 elevator installations and 300 solar-powered streetlights, while NELFUND disbursed over N48 million to hospital training schools. Ongoing projects at LUTH involve renovating specialist wards, expanding dermatology services, and completing the outpatient complex. Adeyemo also emphasized expanded healthcare training admissions and the role of public-private partnerships in specialized services like cancer care and renal services. FMC Epe’s Medical Director, Dr Adeleke Kaka, reported progress in its first year, including the first total hip replacement surgery and expanded diagnostic services like immunology tests and genotype testing. The hospital launched internship programs and plans residency training and a College of Nursing Sciences. Infrastructure upgrades include solar-powered Maternal and Child Care Centre renovations and a planned one-megawatt energy solution under the National Power for Healthcare Initiative. The Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care Programme provides free emergency services and health insurance enrollment for pregnant women and newborns.
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