Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally inaugurated a newly built two-storey Paediatric Sickle Cell Centre at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.
The purpose-built medical facility, donated by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, aims to address the burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria, which accounts for approximately 30% of global cases.
The centre, which was previously housed in a cramped bungalow, now offers expanded space for patient admissions, modern medical equipment, and testing capabilities to manage chronic conditions effectively.
The facility will provide comprehensive care, including early diagnosis, advanced treatment, and continuous management for children living with sickle cell disease, as well as serve as a centre for research and education to reduce infant mortality rates.
This development is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and services, particularly for sickle cell patients.