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Gbagada General Hospital
Map
Geography
LocationLagos, Southwest, Lagos state , Nigeria
Organisation
TypeGeneral hospital
Services
Yes
History
Constructed1972
Links
Websitehttps://gbagadagh.org.ng/
ListsHospitals in Nigeria

Gbagada General Hospital is a general hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]

History

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Gbagada General hospital was founded in 1972 by the then Governor of Lagos state, Lateef Jakande.[2] It also serve as the annex for Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.[3][2] The chief medical director reports that it receives around 800 patients every day.

The multi-specialty hospital which is situated inside a large expanse of land has a host of highly experienced doctors and has over ten major clinical departments. [4]

In 2020, a wing for COVID-19 patients was opened within the hospital with 118 beds.[5]

Chief Medical Director

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The former chief medical director of the medical facility is Dr. Olusegun Joseph.[6] The current chief medical director of Gbagada teaching hospital is Dr.Saliu Olugbenga Oseni je was appointed by the Lagos state government in May 2026.[7]

Commission

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On 26 of March 2025, the first therapeutic playroom in Lagos State was commissioned at the hospital.[8]

Outreach

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on the 25th of March 2025 there's is extension of Saudi Arabia eye Care outreach the hospital in Lagos state.[9][10]

Renovation

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On 10th of November 2024, Heal the World Foundation renovated a part in the medical facility, alongside a donation of some medical equipments.[11][12]

In 2023 The ICU unit of the hospital was renovated by NGO.

References

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  1. Ochayi, Emmanuel (2023-01-16). "Lion's club renovates Gbagada General Hospital ICU". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  2. 1 2 "Gbagada General Hospital | Hotels.ng". Hotels.ng. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. "Gbagada General Hospital gets dialysis machine, water beds - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. "gbagada hospital and departments". gbagada general hospital official website.
  5. "COVID 19: Sanwo-Olu Commissions 118-Bed Gbagada Isolation Center". Lagos State Ministry of Health. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  6. Alaka, Gboyega (2024-11-10). "Foundation unveils legacy projects in Gbagada and Orile Agege hospitals". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  7. Taiwo, Oluwaseun (2026-05-18). "Lagos appoints Oseni as new medical director of Gbagada General Hospital". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  8. Nwafor (2025-03-26). "Therapeutic playroom opens at Gbagada General Hospital". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  9. Egobiambu, Emmanuel (2025-05-22). "Saudi Arabia Expands Eye Care Outreach To Lagos' Gbagada General Hospital". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  10. AriseNews (2025-05-22). "Saudi Arabia Extends Eye Care Mission to Lagos' Gbagada General Hospital". Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  11. Alaka, Gboyega (2024-11-10). "Foundation unveils legacy projects in Gbagada and Orile Agege hospitals". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  12. Soaga, Olayide (2024-12-06). "Foundation donates medical equipment to Lagos hospitals". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-30.

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