By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
In a groundbreaking stride toward modernising healthcare delivery and reducing preventable deaths, the Lagos State Government has commissioned two Advanced Smart Modular High Dependency Units (ASMOHDUs) at Ifako-Ijaiye and Mushin General Hospitals.
The newly unveiled facilities, described as smart, flexible, and life-saving, represent a significant milestone in Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s mission to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to residents across the state.
Speaking at the commissioning held at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, highlighted Lagos State’s transformation in healthcare infrastructure, noting that a decade ago, public hospitals had no High Dependency Units (HDUs).
She explained that the introduction of HDUs was driven by the urgent need to address the state’s maternal and child mortality indices, ensuring timely interventions for patients in critical condition.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Olusegun Ogboye, observed that most maternal deaths occur among emergency referrals from other facilities, underscoring the importance of the new units in providing superior care to patients requiring intensive monitoring and support.
The Medical Director of Mushin General Hospital, Dr Sunday Adesola, described the project as the realisation of a long-awaited dream, recalling the COVID-19 pandemic, when many patients struggled to access critical care due to inadequate facilities.
Similarly, Dr Bamidele Mustapha, Medical Director of Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, hailed the new units as a symbol of progress and a demonstration of the state government’s commitment to ending maternal mortality.
With the commissioning of the ASMOHDUs, Lagos State reinforces its leadership in healthcare innovation, setting a benchmark for smart hospital infrastructure and critical care management in Nigeria.
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