Hospitals
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02 May 2017
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Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Akodu Street, Idi-Araba, Surulere
Lagos University Teaching Hospital was established in 1962, Built by Federal Government of Nigeria in 1962.
ABOUT
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, simply known as LUTH, is a government-owned public hospital in Lagos State Nigeria. It was established in 1961 by the government to improve the standard of the Lagos state health sector. Training medical staff and students were the main reasons the government tendered for the establishment of the hospital. Since its establishment, Lagos State government have witnessed a great turn around in the quality of medical services rendered in the state. LUTH started with a 330-bed capacity but has seen grown to accommodate 761 beds and this has testified to the remarkable growth of the hospital. Reports have shown that LUTH has the highes amount of specialist doctors
in Nigeria and this puts patients and their families as ease as they
are guaranteed of the best services. Also, medical students are sure to
geth the best clinical education at the hospital.
SERVICES
LUTH offers medical as well as educational services.
Medical Services
LUTH is reputed as one of the best hospitals in Nigeria and West Africa because of the availability of high-standard medical equipment and expert doctors. A tour of the hospital reveals its magnificence and high-standard, as you will observe the clean and spacious wards well-manned by very qualified doctors and nurses. It is one of the best places to get good medical treatment in Nigeria and it is even recognized as one of the bests in Africa and across continents.
It currently boasts, by a wide margin, of the highest amount of
specialist doctors in any Nigerian hospital and thus patients are
guaranteed knowledgeable professionals in their search for resolution of
specific illnesses. Employing thousands of workers from highly
specialised consultants to ward cleaners to ensure best care during
treatment and rehabilitation in the hospital, LUTH is the pinnacle of
Nigerian medical science and thus is Nigeria’s last beacon of hope to
the ailing and to the fatally ill.
Educational Services
LUTH is the training centre for students from the College of Medicine,. In 2020, it was ranked the 390th best university in the world in Clinical sciences studies. Medical trainees receive intensive training from high ranking professors and medical experts
BEST FEATURES
- Clean and Spacious Wards
- Genius medical experts
- Highest number of specalist doctors
- 761 bed capacity
- International recogniton
WHO CAN VISIT
Anyone seeking medical attention or family/friend of a patient at the hospital
BEST TIME TO VISIT
LUTH is open 24 hours every day of the week.
SAFETY
This is a very safe location.
What To Bring
["Your medical reports and documents","Extra pair of clothes"]
Nice Things About Place
LUTH offers services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physiotherapy, Child Health and Primary Health Care, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Radiodiagnosis.
Ways Of Travel
By car and motorbike
Historical Incidence
["It is one of twin organisations (alongside The College of Medicine of the University of Lagos) established by the Federal Government of Nigeria for the education and training of medical personnel (undergraduate and post-graduate) as well as for providing "]
Quote About Place
["LUTH is one of the major health providers in the country and I must say that I feel privileged having had the LUTH experience - G.Kome","Best teaching hospital so far in Nigeria - Zainab Opeyemi"]
Reason For Loving Place
It currently boasts, by a wide margin, of the highest amount of specialist doctors in any Nigerian hospital and thus patients are guaranteed knowledgeable professionals in their search for resolution of specific illnesses. Employing thousands of workers from highly specialised consultants to ward cleaners to ensure best care during treatment and rehabilitation in the hospital, LUTH is the pinnacle of Nigerian medical science and thus is Nigeria’s last beacon of hope to the ailing and to the fatally ill.
