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14/10/2025

‎LASUTH Ophthalmology Department Celebrates 2025 World Sight Day
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‎The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) joined the rest of the world in marking the 2025 World Sight Day on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The global event, themed “Love Your Eyes: Access to Eye Care for All,” aimed to promote healthy eye care practices and encourage regular vision screening for early detection of potential eye conditions.
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‎The celebration kicked off with a courtesy visit to the hospital management, followed by a health awareness walk and an outreach programme at Ipodo Market, Ikeja. During the outreach, the Ophthalmology Department offered free vision screenings and educational talks to sensitize the public on the importance of eye health and preventive care.
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‎In his address, the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, represented by the Director of Clinical Services and Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya, commended the Ophthalmology Department for its consistent commitment to quality eye care. He described the department as one of the hospital’s flagship units and expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for its continued support.
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‎Prof. Adekoya noted that LASUTH’s eye care services have advanced significantly, adding that the hospital’s new Ophthalmology structure is nearing completion. He announced that the department is expected to move into the new building early next year and acknowledged the generous contribution of the building’s donor.
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‎Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Prof. Bola Adekoya, highlighted the relevance of this year’s theme, emphasizing that it focuses on placing people at the center of eye health. She explained that the celebration seeks to raise awareness about common eye conditions such as glaucoma, childhood blindness, and other causes of vision impairment while encouraging people to get regular eye checks. She added that this year’s outreach would also include the distribution of free eye medications and glasses to beneficiaries.
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‎Participants at the outreach expressed gratitude to the LASUTH Management and the Ophthalmology team for bringing free eye screening services to their community. They pledged to make good use of the eye-glasses provided and to take eye health more seriously by attending regular checkups.

07/10/2025

LASUTH INAUGURATES LEAGUE OF NURSING DIRECTORS

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has inaugurated the League of Nursing Directors. The event held on Tuesday, 30th September 2025.

The league comprises nurses who have worked diligently over the years to attain the grade level 17 in the Lagos State Civil Service.

The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo in his opening remark said he is excited about the fact that during his tenure, quite a number of nurses have been promoted to the directorate level. He made a clarion call to the newly inducted directors to own their different units, take charge, detect corrupt practices and stop them so they will all leave a good legacy after retirement.

The Permanent Secretary Cabinet Office, Mr. Kehinde Gbajumo while speaking on the topic "Leadership Practices and Style in the Public Service" explained leadership as the process of influence and guide towards a purpose, which means that as leaders in their units, the nursing directors are positioned to influence the thinking and the action of any nurse they are supervising. He charged the nurses to positively influence their subordinates, bring up ideas, and identify policies that will solve the challenges in the hospital within the ambit of the Lagos State Civil Service rules.

Mr. Gbajumo highlighted the different leadership styles that exists and appealed to the nursing directors to exemplify the leadership styles at their duty posts.

The Director Nursing Services, Mrs Adebola Aina in her opening remark appreciated the CMD for being a huge supporter of the nursing department. She further encouraged the new inductees to work harder, cooperate with all and sundry and never stop gearing towards attaining greater strides and getting to the peak of their career.

The 24 Nursing Directors who were elevated are; Dr. Mrs. Ololade Fadipe,Commissioner IV Health Service Commission ; Dr. Mrs Temitope Sikaiye, Head of Unit, Clinical & Research; Mrs. Afusat Taiye-Ulebor, Head of Unit, Nursing Services; Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babarimisa, Head of Unit, Nursing Training and Head, School of Orthopaedic Cast Technology; Mrs. Oluwakemi Adeyemi, Head of Unit Monitoring Crew; Mrs. Abdulrazaq, Unit Manager, Surgery; Mrs. Stella Adewunmi, Unit Manager Medicine; Mrs. Modinat Oyebode, Unit Manager Obstetrics and Gyneacology & Head of School, Caregiver's Academy; Mrs. Idiat Lawal, Unit Manager Emergency Services; Mrs. Bankole, Unit Manager Community Health; Mrs. Bilikis Adedipe, Unit Manager Gbagada Annex; Mrs. Olufunke Akinbola, Unit Manager C.S.S.D; Mrs. Okeowo, Unit Manager Opthalmology; Mrs Esther Obaba, Unit Manager, Paediatrics; Mrs. Abigail Ojuoko, Clinic Manager Occupational and Staff Wellness Clinic; Mrs. Elizabeth Aina,Manager Special Care Baby Unit; Mrs. Christie Ifechukwu, Clinical Manager Medical Outpatient Department; Mrs. Tiamiju, Deputy Unit Manager Opthalmology; Mrs. Folashade Bello, Ward Manager Female Cardio Neuro-Ward; Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aladeloba, Deputy Unit Manager Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Mrs. Olanrewaju,Director Monitoring Crew; Mrs. Folashade Ola-Akande,Clinic Manager Endocrinology; Mrs. Foluke Jaiyesimi, Manager Obestetrics & Gyneacology Emergency and Mrs. Arikembi, Director Nursing Services.

The highpoint of the event was the decorating ceremony of the new inductees and award presentations to past HOD's and Apex Nurses.

07/10/2025

LASUTH RECEIVES DEFIBRILLATOR MONITOR MACHINE FROM CLASS 12B SPECIAL, LAGOS STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING AWOLOWO ROAD

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) was graciously gifted with a Defibrillator Monitor Machine by the alumni of Class 12B Special, Lagos State School of Nursing Awolowo Road in celebration of their 43rd anniversary and to support the Lagos State Government’s effort in the health Sector. The donation took place on Friday 3rd October, 2025.

The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo. O Fabamwo in his welcome address congratulated the class members for attaining the forty-three year milestone and said their set was lucky to have gone through the institution, graduated and became well trained nurses. He further encouraged the association members to have roundtable discussions on standardizing the acquisition of degrees in nursing should be brought to fore as other professions in the medical line are now graduating students with degrees.

The CMD promised that the machine will be well looked after and used judiciously to serve the purpose it is meant for.

The President of the class, Mrs. Helen Senbajo in her remark said the 2nd of October 2025, exactly, marks their 46th year of graduation from the Lagos State School of Nursing Awolowo Road Ikoyi. She said as nurses, they identify closely with the challenges patients` face and are willing to help in alleviating such pressures by making available beneficial equipment to hospitals, hence, the donation. She believes the donation will support the various initiatives by the Lagos State Government in providing quality healthcare services.

Also present at the ceremony were members of the LASUTH Top Management Team, including Professor Adebowale O. Adekopya, Director of Clinical Services and Training; Mrs. Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, Director Hospital Administration and Human Resources; Director Nursing Services, Mrs. Adebola Aina; Dr. Bamidele Ayodele, Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, (Clinical Services I) and Dr. Olayinka Olawoye, Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, (Clinical Services II).

Mrs. Helen Senbanjo was joined by Mrs. Monsurat Ibrahim, Vice President; Mrs. Adenekan Abiola, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Bolanle Onwubiko, Vice Secretary; Mrs. Yemisi Oluwabiyi, Social Secretary; Mrs. Kofoworola Akah, Public Relations Officer; Mrs. Adegbemisola Olatunji; Mrs. Iyabode Aina; Mrs. Olatokunbo Sonola; Mrs. Olanrewaju Otutuloro; and Mr. Peter Idowu.

30/09/2025

LASUTH Graduates Third Set of Caregiver’s Academy Students

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has graduated the third set of students from its Caregiver’s Academy on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

A total of ninety-six students successfully completed the program, with the ceremony graced by dignitaries from the Lagos State health sector and other top government functionaries.

In his opening remarks, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, represented by the Director of Clinical Services and Training, Prof. Adebowale Adekoya, congratulated the graduating students. He noted that the academy has contributed immensely to human capacity development, as past graduates are already working across the globe, showcasing LASUTH as their foundation.

Prof. Adekoya also commended the CMD, describing him as the visionary behind the academy. He emphasized that LASUTH’s continuous innovations in upgraded infrastructure, quality manpower, and expanded services remain a proof to its excellence. He further urged the graduands to be worthy ambassadors, having been trained by some of the best hands in one of Africa’s foremost tertiary health institutions.

Delivering his goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustapha, praised Prof. Fabamwo and the LASUTH management for their strides in transforming the hospital and producing world-class medical professionals. He described LASUTH as a recognized and highly respected tertiary health institution in sub-Saharan Africa, with its name “imprinted in gold” in the medical sector.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishment and Training, Mrs. Olubusola Abidakun, congratulated the graduands for choosing LASUTH as a place to gain knowledge in caregiving. She encouraged them to seek innovative ways of applying and improving on what they have learned.

Representing the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Director of Medical Administration and Training, Dr. Mazeedah Eriniosho, commended the graduands and highlighted that caregiving requires dedication and the willingness to go the extra mile. She warmly congratulated them, assuring that “the sky is their starting point.”

The overall best graduating student, Ms. Osanyin Lillian Chinwe, in her valedictory speech, expressed deep appreciation to LASUTH management for establishing the Caregiver’s Academy. She pledged to make the hospital proud in her future endeavors.

29/09/2025

LASUTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENT MARKS WORLD PHARMACISTS'
DAY 2025

Members of the Pharmacy Department of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) joined their counterparts all over the world to commemorate the 2025 World Pharmacy Day on Wednesday, 24th September, 2025. The theme of the day is ‘’Think Health, Think Pharmacists".

The departmental activities were commenced with a courtesy visit to the hospital management, after which a health- awareness walk and health talks round the hospital clinics were conducted.

The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo. O Fabamwo while receiving the team appreciated the pharmacy department saying the department is critical to the hospital and the hospital management appreciates its services. He said the management is very happy to see that all critical clinics are serviced by staff in the hospital’s pharmacy department. The CMD charged them to commit themselves more passionately to work.

The Head of the Department Pharm. Dr. Patricia Titilola Odunuga who spoke on the significance of the theme said it identifies the important roles pharmacists play in all health outcomes. She noted that the role of a pharmacist is important because "when diagnoses are made, the next important step is the dispenation of the medications prescibed for the patient. Dr. Odunuga noted that dispensation of the medications is as important as making sure patients take their medications as they are supposed to.

The program then proceeded to the opening ceremony where notable speakers and professionals in the department were present to give keynote addresses and also to speak more on the importance and significance of the celebrations.

The Chief Medical Director, Professor. Adetokunbo. O Fabamwo, who was represented by the Deputy Director Clinical Services and Training (Clinical 1), Dr. Bamidele Ayodele, spoke on the theme. He said it is very important that when health care is brought to fore, the job of the pharmacists which includes dispensing medications, cannot be underrated. He further noted that pharmacists play bigger roles in sustaining healthcare. Dr. Ayodele then appreciated the department and also assured them of the management's support to be able to meet the mandate of being a partner and champion in healthcare.

In her welcome address the Head of Department,Pharm Dr. Patricia Odunuga said pharmacists are some of the most accessible members in the healthcare system and they are more than just dispensers of medications, they ensure the availability and appropriate use of medicines,deliver vaccinations and preventive care,support public health campaigns,promote rational antibiotics use,improve health literacy and serve as a trusted point of contacts for millions specially in underserved communities. She also appreciated the CMD for increasing the number of interns who are being trained through rotation in all the pharmacy units inside the hospital.

Hon. Idowu Obasa who was the chairman of the event,represented by Dr. Olatunji Koalthap in his remark said pharmacist are not just dispensers of medicines but frontline healthcare providers, patients advocates, policy influencers and innovators working to ensure safe, effective and accessible healthcare for all.

The keynote speaker Dr. Lolu Ojo in his address spoke on the theme saying the role amoung other things, encouraged younger pharmacists to always have control over themselves, become vastly skilled and have self awareness wherever they go.

Awards were given to outstanding staff who participated in the games organised by the department.

The celebrations were concluded with a novelty match between the male members of staff at the pharmacy department and the LASUTH male football team. It ended in a 1-0 score line, in favour of the LASUTH male football team.

14/09/2025

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