07 Aug, 2026
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LUTH quarterly hospital grand round highlights role of oral, maxillofacial surgery 

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has held its Quarterly Hospital Grand Round, highlighting the transformative role of oral, maxillofacial surgery in transforming faces, function and lives.   In a statement on Thursday, the hospital said the event held at Hall 36 of the hospital, had the theme: “Faces, Feelings and Function: The Pivotal Role […]

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LUTH MANAGEMENT CLARIFIES POSITION ON ARD DEMANDS: FREE MEALS DURING CALL HOURS NOT PART OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT–APPROVED CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, wishes to place on record its official position on the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), LUTH Chapter, and to clarify, for the benefit of the general public, […]

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Sustainability: Stakeholders want in-country biomedical engineers trained to maintain health equipment

A health communications consultancy, Healthy Living Communications Ltd., has called on the Federal Government and healthcare institutions to prioritise equipment maintenance by investing in capacity building and training of biomedical engineers.   Mr Emmanuel Oriakhi, the Chief Executive Officer of the consultancy, made the call at the 2nd Capacity Building Workshop for Biomedical Engineers in […]

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Nigeria diaspora doctors partner health institutions, stakeholders to advance healthcare

The Nigerian Doctors Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA), has partnered health institutions and stakeholders to advance diaspora health impact Initiative aimed to improve healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. The event, jointly organised by NDF-SA and the stakeholders was held at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday in Lagos, with the theme: “Advancing Diaspora Health […]

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LUTH Records Landmark Clinical Achievement: Multi-Disciplinary Team Successfully Managed A Rare Abdominal Pregnancy After Couple’s 8-Year Wait

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has once again proven its clinical excellence by successfully managing and delivering an incredibly rare, life-threatening abdominal pregnancy. An abdominal pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy where a fertilized egg implants within the peritoneal cavity, outside the uterus and fallopian tubes. This milestone achievement marks the […]

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LUTH receives equipment donation from NEST360 to support newborn care

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, has received a donation of equipment and educational materials from the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) Programme.   In a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, the hospital said the donation armed to support neonatal care, clinical education, and data management within the Department of Paediatrics.   […]

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Bed Space: LUTH CMD tasks hospitals on collaboration to strengthen referral system   

  Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has urged healthcare facilities to collaborate to strengthen the medical referral system for improved outcomes of emergency health conditions.   Adeyemo spoke against the backdrop of persistent lack of bed space across public hospitals in the country, on the sideline of […]

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MEDSERVE-LUTH CANCER CENTRE (MLCC) RETAINS “THE MOST OUTSTANDING ONCOLOGY CENTRE IN NIGERIA” AWARD FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

    The Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre (MLCC) has been named the “Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria” for the fourth consecutive year.   The Award was given at the 12th Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) on 26th June, 2026. This prestigious consecutive win solidifies MLCC’s reputation as the region’s ultimate benchmark for advanced, compassionate, and […]