-R: Dr Odedina Adegbajo, CMD Haven Pediatrics, Dr O.F. Njokanma, Professor of Pediatrics , Department of Pediatrics LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo .O. Fabanwo, CMD LASUTH, Dr. O. Lamina Alaaya , Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. O. Odusote , Pediatric Allergrologist and Dermatologist, during the launch of Haven Pediatric Practice state-of-the-art NICU in Ikeja, Lagos State, over the weekend.
Haven Pediatric Practice has officially launched a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Ikeja, Lagos State today.
This facility is a direct response to the urgent need for specialized care, bridging the gap between despair and survival for families in Lagos and beyond.
In the world over, the dream for every expectant mother is simple: to carry to term and hold a healthy baby. But when that dream is interrupted by preterm birth, the emotional toll is devastating. In Nigeria, currently ranked as one of the most challenging environments for premature infant survival, the stakes have never been higher.
But by synergizing cutting-edge technology with the highest level of professional expertise, Haven Pediatric Practice has assembled a dedicated team of Neonatologists and pediatric specialists. Recognizing that respiration is the greatest hurdle for “born too early” champions, the clinic has invested in top of the range ventilation technology capable of supporting infants weighing as little as 0.4kg.
The Chief Medical Director of Haven Pediatric Practice Dr. Adebajo Odedina told our correspondent at the event that,
“We aren’t just launching a ward; we are deploying a lifeline. By combining world-class ventilators with specialized, experienced medical hands, we are significantly increasing the chances of survival for even our smallest warriors.”
This expansion reaffirms Haven Pediatrics’ commitment to providing comprehensive, advanced care from the very first breath, ensuring that being born early no longer means losing the fight for life.
