Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has officially launched the newly constructed Patient Attendants’ Quarters to enhance patient experience and healthcare accessibility.

The facility is designed to provide a comfortable resting space for relatives of patients on admission, ensuring they remain close to their loved ones while receiving medical care.

Speaking at the launch on Friday, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, emphasised that LASUTH is the first and only public hospital in Nigeria to establish such a facility.

He explained that while the concept had been in development for a long time, an earlier attempt to implement it through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model did not materialise.

The CMD said the Rotary Club of Ikeja GRA later proposed and donated the building, making the initiative a reality.

The CMD said that although the Rotary Club had previously commissioned the building, additional time was required to finalise operational arrangements.

He said the facility quietly commenced operations about 10 days before the official launch and has already recorded impressive patronage.

Fabamwo noted that the initiative was driven by LASUTH’s commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring that patient attendants no longer need to endure uncomfortable conditions such as sleeping in cars or being exposed to mosquitoes.

Providing an overview of the facility, the Facility Manager, Mrs. Ogochukwu Chukwurah, explained that the quarters is a 26-bed facility with two separate wings for male and female occupants, in which 13 are assigned for each gender.

She said the environment is designed to be clean and conducive, ensuring that patient attendants have a suitable space to rest, refresh, and stay close to their loved ones without unnecessary strain.

Chukwurah described the quarters as a testament to LASUTH’s commitment to holistic patient care and improved hospital infrastructure, setting the pace for other institutions to follow.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, commended the CMD for his exceptional leadership and efficient resource management, stressing the need for regular assessments to maintain and enhance the facility’s operations.

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi, applauded LASUTH’s rapid transformation and continuous infrastructural developments, which is a reflection of the management’s dedication.