National Orthopaedic Hospital

National Orthopaedic Hospital
Geography
Location Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria
Organisation
Hospital type Specialist
Services
Emergency department Yes
Beds 450
Speciality Orthopaedic Surgery
History
Founded 1945
Links
Website www.nohilagos.org.ng

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

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 December 6, 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. 1 2 "National Orthopaedic Hospital Opens Skills Laboratory in Lagos". Channels Television. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ Popoola Babalola (December 15, 2015). "NBTE accredits Orthopaedic Hospital's college …as 96 nurses, health assistants graduate". The Vanguard.
  3. 1 2 Joseph Okoghenun (December 24, 2015). "Igbobi hospital seeks improvement in health insurance, services". Nigerian Guardian. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ "My challenges at Igbobi Orthopaedic hospital, by new MD". The Nation. December 2, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2016.

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