Apapa General Hospital is upgrading its infrastructure, expanding specialist services, and strengthening partnerships to enhance healthcare delivery.
NAN reports that the George Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic organisation supporting education and healthcare, funded the renovations.
Okon, President of the Lagos Branch of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), stated that the hospital has consistently provided accessible and affordable secondary healthcare to Apapa residents and neighbouring communities.
She listed the hospital’s services as maternal and child healthcare, medical and surgical care, emergency services, dental treatment, preventive healthcare, and management of various medical conditions.
She noted that the hospital has contributed to training healthcare professionals and served as a referral centre, impacting thousands of lives over its 62-year history.
“The renovation of these two critical service areas is a major step towards improving the quality and scope of healthcare delivery in our hospital,” she said.
Okon said the renovated Theatre would enhance surgical safety, infection control, workflow, and the working environment for patients and healthcare professionals.
She added that the upgraded Dental Suite would offer a better environment for consultations, diagnosis, and treatment, while expanding access to dental services. According to her, the improved facilities would boost patient confidence, reduce referrals to external facilities and strengthen access to quality secondary healthcare.
The medical director said the renovation addressed challenges related to ageing infrastructure, prolonged use, and increasing patient demand.
She thanked the George Charitable Foundation, describing its support as an example of effective public-private and philanthropic partnership in healthcare development.
Okon said the hospital would maintain the facilities through preventive maintenance, proper equipment management, regular servicing, and accountability by relevant units.
She addShe added that staff training, adherence to standard operating procedures, infection prevention and control, and routine equipment monitoring would be prioritised. The medical director said the hospital would also strengthen collaboration with development partners, philanthropists, corporate organisations and the newly inaugurated Friends of General Hospital Apapa (FOGHA).
She stated that FOGHA would mobilise community support, resources, and expertise to sustain and improve healthcare services.
She said the hospital’s priorities include ongoing infrastructure modernisation, acquiring and maintaining medical and diagnostic equipment, staff development, and improved welfare.
Okon added that the hospital would strengthen clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention, and digital transformation through electronic medical records and other digital systems.
She said the hospital also plans to expand specialised medical, surgical, dental, maternal, and child healthcare services, as well as preventive care, screening, health education, and community outreach. The medical director said the hospital would deepen partnerships with the Lagos State Government, private sector, philanthropic organisations, professional associations and community stakeholders to improve service delivery. She described FOGHA as an important initiative, emphasising that healthcare development requires collective ownership and shared responsibility beyond government efforts.t efforts.
“I always say that a hospital is not defined merely by its buildings, equipment or number of beds; it is defined by the lives it touches and the quality of care it provides,” she said.
Okon expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government, the George Charitable Foundation, political, traditional and religious leaders, and other partners for supporting the hospital.
“At 62, we are not just celebrating longevity; we are renewing our promise to serve, heal and save lives,” she said.
