General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye, Lagos

General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye is a public healthcare facility. The hospital is located at 14 College Road, Off Iju Road, Ifako Agege, Lagos, Nigeria. The hospital is situated in the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area. The hospital is listed as Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital on the Wikipedia list of hospitals in Lagos.

The hospital is a Lagos State Government-owned secondary healthcare facility. The hospital operates under the Lagos State Ministry of Health. The hospital is part of the network of Lagos State general hospitals. The hospital operates from a three-storey building. The hospital operates 24 hours.

The hospital’s mission is providing quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare to all clients in a friendly environment and ensuring optimal satisfaction.

Who are the Medical Directors at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye?

Dr. Olusola Amure served as Medical Director as of 2020-2021. Dr. Bamidele Mustapha currently serves as the Medical Director. Dr. Mustapha describes the facility as a small but mighty hospital.

What departments and services does the General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye provide?

The hospital performs the following services:

1. Laboratory
2. Medicine
3. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
4. Paediatrics
5. Pharmacy
6. Radiology (USS)
7. Surgery
8. Onsite Imaging
9. Onsite Pharmacy
10. Mortuary Services
11. Ambulance Services

What does the Paediatrics Department provide at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye?

The Paediatrics Department is one of the cornerstones of the hospital’s service delivery. The department comprises the outpatient and inpatient sections. The outpatient section is the gateway to receiving Paediatric care in the hospital.

What is the Special Care Baby Unit at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye Entail?

The hospital has a Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). The unit cares for premature babies. The unit practices Kangaroo Mother Care. Fathers actively participate in the care. The hospital is equipped for maternal and child care.

What antenatal and maternity services are available at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye?

The hospital operates an Antenatal Clinic. The clinic is held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The hospital provides free antenatal care. The hospital provides free child delivery services including cesarean sections. These services are part of the Lagos State Government directive. Many families have benefited from these programmes according to Dr. Bamidele Mustapha.

What HIV/AIDS treatment services does the General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye provide?

General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye operates as an HIV treatment centre. The hospital provides HIV testing services. The hospital provides ART (Antiretroviral Therapy). The hospital operates 24 hours, Monday through Sunday. The hospital has been involved in studies on modifying sexual behaviour of patients attending HIV treatment centres in Lagos.

What are Electronic Medical Records?

General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye has introduced the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) portal. The portal captures patients’ medical records. The hospital has an EMR portal at emr.generalhospitalifakoijaiye.com. The portal was created by Aricom Solutions Ltd.

What major developments and upgrades occurred at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye So Far?

In October 2025, the Lagos State government commissioned two Advanced Smart Modular High Dependency Units (ASMOHDU) at Ifako-Ijaiye and Mushin General Hospitals. The unveiling was held at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye.

Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health. Dr. Ogunyemi stated the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda emphasizes access, affordability, and quality. The HDUs were described as smart, flexible, and life-saving facilities. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu championed the HDUs.

Consultation service at the hospital is free.

What recognition or award has the General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye received?

The hospital has been listed among the Top 10 Lagos Hospitals Offering the Best Public Healthcare in 2025. The hospital was described as recently refurbished.

What accreditation has the General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye received?

Lagos State General Hospital Ifako Ijaiye welcomed a team from the Health Service Commission (HSC) for a 2-day accreditation tour. The hospital received the Hospital Transformation Support Initiative (HTSI) team from the Lagos State Health Service Commission for monitoring visits. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) conducted inspections at the hospital.

What research and academic involvement exists at General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye?

The hospital serves as a site for medical research studies and clinical trials. Research conducted at the hospital includes:

• Studies on perception and acceptance of cervical cancer screening among women of child bearing age attending postnatal clinic
• Research on anaemia prevention in pregnancy among antenatal clinic attendees
• Studies on evaluating mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width as predictors of early-onset pre-eclampsia
• Research on placental malaria and pre-eclampsia

What corporate donations and partnerships has the General Hospital Ifako-Ijaye received?

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) donated ten Ambulances and ten Incubators to the ten General Hospitals in Lagos West Senatorial District including Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital at a Town Hall meeting and Empowerment Programme in Police College Ikeja.

Ikeja Electric Plc donated medical items to Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital to mark Valentine Day.

Musaroq Nigeria Limited visited General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye to fulfill corporate social responsibility to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The CEO Princess Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf stated the donation is a token of appreciation to the community. The company donated a substantial amount to support hospital operations. The company cleared outstanding medical bills for patients.

Medical equipment has been delivered to the Pediatric Unit of General Hospital Ifako Ijaiye Lagos.