The Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) has carried out its surgical mission on 50 indigent patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

The mission is part of the activities heralding the 22nd Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of APSON, themed, ‘’Evidence-Based Practice in Paediatric Surgery,” with sub-theme, “Sub-Specialisation in Paediatric Surgery: Opportunities and Challenges.”

The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, who welcomed and congratulated the association on their annual scientific conference, commended the sponsors of the mission, NOVA Merchant Bank.

He referred to them as partners supporting the hospital because of their noble contributions to this cause, noting that LASUTH is a preferred destination for healthcare services.

Fabamwo said LASUTH is rapidly progressing and welcomes all and sundry who would like to be a part of the good work being done in the hospital.

The Executive Director of NOVA Merchant Bank, Mrs. Funke Okoya, appreciated the management of the hospital for giving the opportunity to express their support through the funding of this surgical mission.

“Our Corporate Social Responsibility this year is themed ‘Uplift’, and we believe that we would be giving hope to the children who are not able to afford such surgical care by partnering with the association on this mission; doing this is important to us as an organisation,” she said.

The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, who is also a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon in LASUTH, Dr. Omolara Williams, revealed that the surgeries are ‘daycase surgeries’ for indigent children.

She said this is part of the association’s efforts to support the Lagos State Government to ease the burden on parents who cannot afford the already subsidised fees being offered by the State Government.

Williams appreciated the Lagos State Government for placing premium on healthcare and also providing quality healthcare for children, which she noted has made practicing Paediatric Surgery in Lagos quite endearing because it ensures that a number of people can access the care.

She also extended appreciation to the management of the hospital, especially the Chief Medical Director, for his exemplary leadership that has made the hospital progressed through the years.