Lagos Island General Hospital — Lagos

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About This Hospital

Category: State General Hospital / Secondary and Tertiary Referral Hospital
Accreditation: Operates under the Lagos State Health Service Commission and the Lagos State Ministry of Health. One of the oldest and most prominent state general hospitals in Nigeria; serves as a major secondary referral centre and teaching facility for clinical attachments. Accredited for intern and housemanship training by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Affiliation: Lagos State Ministry of Health — Lagos Island General Hospital is one of Lagos State's flagship state general hospitals, founded in the 1920s and located at the heart of Lagos Island. It provides essential secondary and tertiary healthcare services to residents of Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and surrounding communities, and serves as a major referral centre within the Lagos State public health system.
Patient Satisfaction: Fair
Rating Source: Google

Departments18 depts

Accident and Emergency

Internal Medicine

Surgery (General Surgery)

Orthopaedics

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Dental Surgery

Dermatology

Psychiatry

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Medical Laboratory

Physiotherapy

Pharmacy

Nursing

Medical Social Work

Family Medicine

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Obstetrics and Maternity Care

General Surgery

Paediatric Care

HIV/AIDS Clinic and Treatment

Family Planning Services

Immunisation and Vaccination

General Outpatient Services

Specialized Equipment

Digital X-rayUltrasonographic imagingLaboratory analysersOperating theatreBlood bank equipment

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Medical Director, Lagos Island General Hospital

The Medical Director of Lagos Island General Hospital oversees the delivery of essential secondary and tertiary healthcare services at one of Lagos State's oldest and most established public hospitals, serving a high-density urban population at the heart of Lagos Island.

Managed By

Lagos State Ministry of Health / Lagos State Health Service Commission

Lagos Island General Hospital is a state government hospital managed by the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Lagos State Health Service Commission. As one of the oldest hospitals in Lagos, it provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to residents of Lagos Island and serves as a key secondary referral point within the Lagos State public health network.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Walk-in

Walk-in Policy

Walk-in accepted at all Outpatient Departments

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

How to book

Walk-inPhone

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant or medical officer.

Hours & Holidays

General Outpatient: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

Location

1 Broad Street, Lagos Island

Lagos, Lagos

South-West Nigeria

Postal: 101001

Near: 1 Broad Street, Lagos Island — one of Lagos State's oldest and most prominent general hospitals; founded 1920s; major secondary referral hospital serving Lagos Island and surrounding communities

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesNo

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics); Emergency 24 hours

Visitor Policy

General public visiting — visitors must comply with ward protocols

Limited on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Not available

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Operating Theatre

Maternity and Labour Ward

Paediatric Ward

General Wards

Radiology Unit

Medical Laboratory

Blood Bank

Pharmacy

General Outpatient Department

Eye Clinic

ENT Clinic

Dental Clinic

Physiotherapy Unit

HIV/AIDS Clinic

Medical Social Services

Mortuary

Room Options

General wardsPrivate roomsMaternity wardPaediatric ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency care

Obstetric and maternity services

Surgical services

Paediatric care

HIV/AIDS clinic

Family planning

Immunisation

Medical social services

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA)Select private health insurance plans

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency — 24 hours)

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