Dr Madewa Adebajo, Medical Director of Alimosho General Hospital, says the state government will expand the facility to accommodate more patients this year.
Adebajo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday that over 50,000 people in the area patronised the hospital on regular basis to access health care services.
“We are ready for this year as the volume is high because up to three to four million people live in Alimosho.
“We are getting ready to widen our reach in this area so that we can accept more patients and the government is prepared because the budget for health this year is the highest so far.
“The increase in the health budget this year shows that the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government is more interested in the delivery of quality health care services in the state,’’ he said.
Adebajo, a pathologist, also urged Lagosians to take advantage of the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme to access its health services.
NAN reports that the scheme was launched in 2018 to achieve affordable, comprehensive and unhindered quality healthcare services for all residents.
The medical director said that the Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) newly donated to the state, was being put to use effectively.
NAN reports that the centre was built and donated to the state by the Federal Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 149-bed MCC, donated to the state government in 2019, has three floor facility, two operating theatres, recovery rooms, sterilisation room, delivery room, consultation rooms, private and general wards.
Others are scanning room, side laboratory rooms, reception area, lounge, nurses’ room and station, doctor call rooms, scrub room and a board room.
“The building is a relevant addition to the hospital and the people of Alimosho because of the polpulation of the area.
“It is a state-of-the-art facility and we are grateful to the federal government and the SDGs because it is purpose built.
“It is already in use for our patients and it is being managed adequately,’’ he said. (NAN)
