Revolutionising Healthcare Excellence: Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Unveils a State-Of-The-Art Facility in Nigeria

L-R: Managing Director, Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, Dr. Ayobami Kuyoro; Co-Founder and Chairman, Iwosan Investments Limited, Fola Adeola; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Co-Founder and CEO, Iwosan Investments Limited; Fola Laoye; Co-Founder and Director, Iwosan Investments Limited, Oladapo Oshinusi, at the recent inauguration of the Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos

Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals, a large private tertiary healthcare provider with a state-of-the-art medical facility in Victoria Island, Lagos, was officially unveiled by the executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, January 24th. The hospital, with a focus on clinical expertise and customer experience, aims to transform the medical landscape, reverse medical tourism, and deliver quality healthcare services to Nigerians.

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 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.

Speaking during the unveiling, the governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said,

Today is about IWOSAN Lagoon Hospitals. This is an institution whose legacy I am proud of. It is with great honour that 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.

At the unveiling, the Co-Founder and CEO of Iwosan Investments Limited, Fola Laoye, said,

Today, the 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, and 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.”

Dr. Ayobami Kuyoro, Managing Director of Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, also stated,

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 strengthening 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 serves as a gateway to a comprehensive range of services, including general surgery, critical & emergency care, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics & neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, orthopaedics & 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.

Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, formerly known as Lagoon Hospital, is a hospital group that was founded in 1986 and is dedicated to providing accessible and quality medical services with a focus on patient-centric care. In 2011, Lagoon Hospitals became the first hospital in sub-Saharan Africa to attain the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission International (JCI).

The hospital group has facilities across six locations in Nigeria, thereby becoming one of the largest private tertiary healthcare providers in West Africa.

Iwosan Investments was founded in 2020 as a healthcare investment company dedicated to making an impact in the Nigerian healthcare landscape through long-term investments in healthcare infrastructure.

It commenced operations with the acquisition of Lagoon Hospitals in 2021. It recently invested in the health prevention and promotion space with the launch of the Iwosan Wellness Centre, an immersive hub for medical and lifestyle wellness services in Nigeria.

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