Lagos rescues unconscious pregnant woman, mother and baby handed over to Plateau government

A dramatic rescue operation in Lagos has resulted in the safe delivery of a baby girl to a 22-year-old woman who was found unconscious on the street.

The woman, identified as Tingni Kindness, was discovered in the Allen area of Lagos on June 6. Following an emergency alert from the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), the Lagos State Health Management Agency’s Assistance in Distress (LASHMA-AID) program intervened. Kindness was immediately rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for emergency treatment.

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Immediately the alert came in, LASHMA-AID swung into action and contacted LASUTH for bed space. Upon confirmation, she was transferred to the hospital where treatment commenced without delay.

After receiving stabilization and medical care, Kindness successfully gave birth to a healthy baby girl on June 21. The successful intervention highlights the effectiveness of Lagos State's emergency healthcare programs, particularly Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Executive Order guaranteeing emergency stabilization for residents in life-threatening situations, regardless of their financial status.

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We are here today to commend LASUTH and draw the attention of everyone home and abroad to what the Lagos State Government is doing towards providing emergency services to ILERA EKO enrollees and vulnerable residents.

During a ceremony at LASUTH, the mother and her newborn were formally handed over to officials from the Plateau State Government. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, emphasized the agency's swift response and commended LASUTH for their care. She also appealed to the Plateau State Government to provide support for the young mother, noting her lack of livelihood.

Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, confirmed that Kindness was unconscious but not in labor upon arrival. The hospital managed her condition and, as arrangements were being made for her shelter, she went into labor. The hospital then contacted the Plateau State Liaison Office in Lagos to facilitate their safe return.

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Our managed care commenced immediately and she was stabilised. As we were making arrangements to transfer her to an appropriate shelter because she had no accommodation, she went into labour and successfully delivered her baby girl.