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Nigeria now equipped for advanced joint replacement, spine surgeries — Igbobi Hospital MD

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  • The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, has advanced its capabilities in joint replacement and spine surgeries, becoming a leading center in West Africa.
  • The hospital, celebrating 80 years, has trained approximately 70% of Nigeria's practicing orthopaedic surgeons and allied professionals.
  • Recent commissioning of projects, facilitated by government and private sector support, further enhances the hospital's infrastructure and services.

Celebrating eight decades of dedicated service, the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi (NOHIL), Lagos, stands as a beacon of excellence in orthopaedic and trauma care, not only for Nigeria but for the entire West African sub-region. As highlighted by Medical Director Dr. Wakeel Lawal, NOHIL has consistently evolved, offering high-quality, accessible, and affordable care that meets global standards, solidifying its reputation as a foremost institution in orthopaedic, trauma, plastic, and reconstructive surgery.

We have high-quality, accessible, and affordable orthopaedic and trauma care that meets global standards. This is what we are known for as the foremost institution in the country providing orthopaedic, trauma, plastic, and reconstructive surgical care.

· Dr Wakeel LawalDescribing the standard of care provided by the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi.

A significant achievement NOHIL proudly points to is its role in nurturing medical talent. Dr. Lawal estimates that a substantial majority, around 70%, of orthopaedic surgeons currently practicing in Nigeria and abroad received their training, either fully or partially, within the hospital's esteemed programs. This commitment extends beyond surgeons to allied health professionals, equipping them with essential skills for fabricating prostheses and other vital orthopaedic devices, thereby strengthening the healthcare ecosystem nationwide.

about 70 per cent, if not more, of orthopaedic surgeons trained in Nigeria who are presently practising either within the country or overseas, were trained, either fully or partly, at the hospital.

· Dr Wakeel LawalHighlighting the hospital's significant contribution to training orthopaedic surgeons.

NOHIL's enduring relevance over 80 years is attributed to its adaptive capacity and unwavering commitment to its core mandate. The hospital actively fosters innovation, evidence-based practice, and indigenous research tailored to local musculoskeletal challenges. Furthermore, it champions sustainable partnerships with government bodies, academic institutions, private sector players, and international collaborators to ensure its continued growth and impact.

NOHIL is one of Nigeria’s oldest specialist hospitals. What do you think has sustained the institution’s relevance over the decades?

· InterviewerAsking about the factors contributing to the hospital's long-standing relevance.

Marking its 80th anniversary, NOHIL has commissioned several new projects, bolstered by support from President Bola Tinubu's administration through the office of the Sustainable Development Goals, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and private sector contributions. These advancements underscore the hospital's ongoing mission to provide cutting-edge orthopaedic and trauma care, including complex procedures like joint replacements and spine surgeries, positioning Nigeria at the forefront of advanced medical interventions in Africa.

NOHIL has remained relevant for over 80 years by consistently adapting to the changing healthcare needs of Nigerians while maintaining its core mandate of excellence in orthopaedic, trauma, plastic and reconstruc

· Dr Wakeel LawalExplaining the reasons for the hospital's sustained relevance.
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