Ikorodu General Hospital

Ikorodu General Hospital
Geography
Location	Ikorodu, South West region, Lagos state, Nigeria
Organisation
Type	General hospital
Services
Emergency department	Available
History
Construction started	1983
Links
Website	https://generalhospitalikorodu.org/
Lists	Hospitals in Nigeria

Ikorodu General Hospital is a public healthcare facility located on TOS Benson Road in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. Established in 1983, it provides secondary-level specialist healthcare services to the residents of Ikorodu and its surrounding areas. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

History

Ikorodu General Hospital was founded in 1983, and was established to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Ikorodu community. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services and facilities to accommodate the increasing population and demand for quality healthcare. They have a Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) in Lagos State, donated to improve maternal and child health services. ^{[2] [5] [6] [7]}

CMD

The current chief medical director of the general hospital is Dr. Taiwo K. Hassan. ^[8]

Community Impact

Ikorodu General Hospital plays a pivotal role in public health initiatives within the community. It has hosted events such as World Suicide Prevention Day and has implemented electronic medical record systems to enhance patient care. ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. "Official Lagos State Website | The best place to find government services and information". lagosstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
2. "Home - General Hospital Ikorodu". 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
3. Reporter, Our (2024-01-02). "Ayangburen to Lagos govt: upgrade Ikorodu General Hospital to teaching hospital". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
4. Okojie, George (2025-01-02). "Sanwo-Olu's Wife Reaffirms Commitment To Maternal, Child Healthcare" . Retrieved 2025-03-24.
5. Nigeria, Guardian (2025-02-03). "Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club, LCIF donate neonatal ward to Ikorodu General Hospital". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
6. Rapheal (2024-10-09). "Lagos inaugurates Ikorodu trauma centre". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
7. Badmus, Bola (2024-10-07). "Hazmat flags off trauma centre in Ikorodu General Hospital". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
8. "Hospital Management - General Hospital Ikorodu". 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
9. Lezie, Lucky (2023-09-23). "GENERAL HOSPITAL IKORODU WINS MOST PATIENT-FRIENDLY PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITY AWARD" . Retrieved 2025-03-24.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
10. IkoroduOnline (2025-03-23). "Ikorodu General Hospital Promotes Oral Health Awareness Campaign | IkoroduOnline". Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-03-24.