The governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, aimed at transforming the medical landscape, reversing medical tourism, and delivering quality healthcare services to Nigerians.
Sanwo-Olu, at the unveiling of Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, on Wednesday, in Lagos, averred that the hospital, with a focus on clinical expertise and customer experience, aimed to boost healthcare services in the state and Nigeria at large.
Positioned as the Center of Excellence for Cardiology, the 27-bed multispecialty facility boasts a team of world-class healthcare experts and advanced technology-driven medical equipment, including a Catheterization Laboratory for early diagnostics and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. The facility signifies Iwosan Lagoon’s commitment to providing world class healthcare services to Nigerians.
Sanwo-Olu said, “Today is about IWOSAN Lagoon Hospitals. This is an institution whose legacy I am proud of. It is with great honour I unveil their latest state of the art healthcare facility, Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, designed to serve the people of Lagos. This hospital embodies the critical need for quality healthcare throughout Lagos and Nigeria, its opening marks a significant step towards improving the lives of our communities.”
The co-founder and CEO of Iwosan Investments Limited, Fola Laoye added, “Today, Iwosan Lagoon Hospital group builds upon a proud legacy of excellence since its inception in 1986. Through Iwosan’s acquisition of Lagoon Hospitals; we have embraced a responsibility to elevate the group to new heights, leveraging our investment to deliver high-quality and world-class health care. We remain focused on excellence with a combination of our managerial expertise, clinical technology, empathy led high-quality patient care that is accessible to all Nigerians. This additional hospital facility not only expands our reach but also reflects our dedication to providing convenient and accessible healthcare across the country.”
Speaking on the vision at Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals, the managing director of Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, Dr. AyobamI Kuyoro, posited that the hospital’s vision is to build a consistently patient-first, world-class healthcare service network that will enrich communities and alleviate any healthcare burden in Nigeria. “Our goal is to ensure healthcare facilities are within reach thereby reducing the need for medical tourism, and ultimately strengthen the Nigerian medical landscape,” Kuyoro added.
Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals is committed to employing and retaining local talent while also developing skill sets through international expertise. This commitment is to ensure a highly experienced, well-rounded, and diverse team, poised to support the advancement of medical care across Nigeria and reduce the need to travel internationally for healthcare treatment.
The new facility, while being the group’s Center of Excellence for Cardiology, also offers serves as a gateway to a comprehensive range of services, including General Surgery, Critical & Emergency Care, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics & Trauma Cardiology, Bariatrics, Oncology, Urology, and Nephrology, Diagnostics including Radiology and Laboratory, Health Assessment & Wellness, Worksite Clinic Management.
This launch represents the growth of the Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals network across Ikeja, Ikoyi and Victoria Island as well as the Occupational health footprint across Agbara, Otta, Ikorodu and other parts of the country.
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