National Orthopaedic Hospital

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos (NOHIL), is a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

National Orthopaedic Hospital
Geography
LocationIgbobi, Lagos, Nigeria
Organisation
TypeSpecialist
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds450
SpecialityOrthopaedic Surgery
History
Opened1945
Links
Websitewww.nohlagos.org.ng

History

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos commenced operations as a rehabilitation centre for wounded soldiers during World War II in 1943, after which it developed to a hospital under the British Colonial Medical services of Colonial Nigeria in 6 December 1945. The hospital, initially named the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in 1956 was also instrumental in treating wounded soldiers and civilians of the Nigerian Civil war of 1967-1970. The hospital was handed over to the Lagos State Government in 1975 and subsequently the Federal Government in 1979.[1][2][3]

Healthcare

The hospital has a staff strength of about 1300. It has an intensive care unit and a 450-bed capacity. The hospital is now reputed to be the largest orthopaedic hospital in West Africa. Mobolaji Bank Anthony funded a new section of the hospital which included the rehabilitation of the emergency ward.[1][3][4]

References
  1. "National Orthopaedic Hospital Opens Skills Laboratory in Lagos". Channels Television. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. Popoola Babalola (15 December 2015). "NBTE accredits Orthopaedic Hospital's college …as 96 nurses, health assistants graduate". The Vanguard.
  3. Joseph Okoghenun (24 December 2015). "Igbobi hospital seeks improvement in health insurance, services". Nigerian Guardian. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  4. "My challenges at Igbobi Orthopaedic hospital, by new MD". The Nation. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2016.

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