Sooner than later, Nigerians would have no reason to travel abroad on medical tourism, as the Iwosan Lagoon Hospital promises to offer the best possible medical services available anywhere in the world. This was the mood during the official unveiling of the state-of-the-art medical facility in Lagos on Wednesday.
During his official unveiling of the world-class facility, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu, said he was proud to be associated with its inspiring legacy and the beautiful healthcare narratives that it would engender in the lives of communities both in Lagos and beyond.
“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,” he said.
Positioned as the centre 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 catheterisation 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.
Speaking at the event, Co-founder and CEO of Iwosan Investments Limited, Fola Laoye, added that his group would continue to make the right investments towards elevating the healthcare centre to illustrious heights. She said: “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 healthcare.
“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.”
On her part, the Managing Director of Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Dr Ayobami Kuyoro, said: “Our vision at Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals is to build a consistently patient-first, world-class healthcare service network that will enrich our 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.”
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 centre of excellence for cardiology, also offers a comprehensive range of services, including general surgery, critical & emergency care, obstetrics & gynecology, paediatrics & neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, orthopaedics & trauma cardiology, bariatrics, oncology, urology, and nephrology, diagnostics including radiology and laboratory, health assessment and wellness, worksite clinic management.
