General Hospital, Gbagada — Gbagada, Lagos

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About This Hospital

Category: State Secondary Healthcare Institution / General Hospital
Accreditation: Operated and regulated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA). Functions as a clinical training site for house officers, nurses, physiotherapists, and medical laboratory scientists, and runs residency training programmes in specialties including anaesthesia and maxillofacial surgery.
Affiliation: Established in 1983 by the Lagos State Government under Governor Lateef Kayode Jakande. Serves as an annex/referral partner of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Houses the Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre, developed through a Public-Private Partnership and described as one of the earliest ultra-modern cardiac and renal centres in the region.

Departments22 depts

Accident and Emergency

Internal Medicine

General Surgery

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Neonatal Unit

Anaesthesiology

Radiology

Ophthalmology (Eye Clinic)

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dermatology

Urology

Cardiology

Endocrinology

Psychiatry

Physiotherapy

Medical Laboratory Science

Pharmacy

Nursing Services

Burns and Trauma Centre

Cardiac and Renal Centre

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Stroke Unit

Cardiac and Renal Centre (dialysis and cardiac care)

Burns and Trauma tertiary care

Maternal and Neonatal Care

Therapeutic Playroom for paediatric patients (commissioned March 2025)

Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT)

Residency training in Anaesthesia and Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialized Equipment

Dialysis machines (Cardiac and Renal Centre)ICU monitoring systemsOxygen plantRadiology and imaging equipmentSolar-backed power systems for emergency unit, theatre, neonatal ward, and laboratorySurgical theatre equipment

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Dr. Saliu Olugbenga Oseni

Medical Director of General Hospital, Gbagada, appointed by the Lagos State Government in May 2026. Previously served at General Hospital, Isolo, where he was recognised for professionalism and administrative competence. Succeeded Dr. Babafemi Olusegun, who oversaw the development of the hospital's ICU, stroke unit, and solar power infrastructure during his tenure.

Managed By

Lagos State Ministry of Health / Health Service Commission

General Hospital, Gbagada is owned and administered by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Ministry of Health, with the Medical Director serving as chief executive of clinical and administrative operations. The hospital employs close to 1,000 staff.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Walk-in

Walk-in Policy

Walk-in accepted at the General Outpatient Department; referrals accepted from primary health centres and other facilities across Lagos State

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

How to book

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+2347074569192 Hospital website

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

Patient information is treated with confidentiality in accordance with Lagos State health regulations 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

+2347074569192

+2348113898138

gbagadagh@lagosstate.gov.ng

https://gbagadagh.org.ng

Location

1, General Hospital Road, Off Ayodele Okeowo Road, Gbagada

Gbagada, Lagos

South-West Nigeria

Near: Situated near the junction of routes to Victoria Island (via Third Mainland Bridge), the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and the Apapa-Oshodi/Badagry corridor, within Kosofe Local Government Area

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+2348113898138

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

Available on-site

WheelchairElevatorRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available in administrative areas

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Operating Theatres

Intensive Care Unit

Stroke Unit

Cardiac and Renal Centre

Burns and Trauma Centre

Maternity and Labour Ward

Neonatal Unit

Paediatric Ward

General Wards

Private Wards

Radiology Unit

Medical Laboratory

Pharmacy

General Outpatient Department

Eye Clinic

ENT Clinic

Dental Clinic

Physiotherapy Unit

Therapeutic Playroom

Oxygen Plant

Mortuary

Room Options

General wardsPrivate wardsMaternity wardPaediatric wardICU

Support Services

24-hour Emergency care

Obstetric and maternity services

Surgical services

Paediatric care and therapeutic playroom

Cardiac and renal dialysis services

Burns and trauma care

Medical social services

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) / Ilera Eko SchemeSelect private health insurance plans / HMOs

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency - 24 hours)

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