The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), officially commissioned two new ultramodern Dental Suites in partnership with Messrs Oasis Nigeria Limited. The facility, located within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Building in the hospital premises, was officially commissioned today, Monday, 26th August 2024, with representatives of Messrs Oasis, LASUTH Top Management Committee members as well as Heads of the Dental Surgery Units of the hospital.
In his welcome address, Chief Medical Director Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo stated that the alternative partnership Dental Centre is a facility created to meet the growing demand of clients who seek exclusive, private, and expedited dental services. “This Centre leverages the same expertise of the highly skilled consultants that LASUTH is known for. We are proud to partner with Messer Oasis Nigeria Limited to whom we provided the space which they equipped and furnished to international standards.
Prof. Fabamwo clarified that “we are operating an alternative partnership Dental Centre. This facility caters to clients who are willing to pay a slightly higher fee for fast-tracked, exclusive, and private care, all the while benefiting from the expertise of LASUTH personnel, our consultants, and experts.” He also noted that the SDG Building is rapidly becoming a central hub for cutting-edge medical services within LASUTH. He announced that plans are underway to commission an intensive care unit, an ultramodern modular theatre suite, and a high-dependency unit soon.
The CMD expressed his gratitude to Messrs Oasis Nigeria Limited for partnering with the hospital, especially during these challenging economic times. He also saluted Prof. Tuoyo Okoturo, the Head of the Dental Centre, in LASUTH, and his team for their hard work in conceptualizing and planning this project, which has resulted in this beautiful edifice being officially opened for operations. He said that the LASUTH Dental Centre now has another state-of-the-art facility where they can practice their profession in a conducive environment.
“We are contributing to the national efforts to retain our medical personnel and health workers. As we all know, one of the main drivers of the ‘japa syndrome’ is dissatisfaction with the working environment but Dental Surgeons working in a facility like this would have a sense of fulfilment carrying out their duties and may resist the urge to move to colder, less friendly climates to work”, the Chief Medical Director concluded.
In his goodwill message, Dr. Tuoyo Okoturo, Head of the Dental Centre, expressed deep gratitude to the Chief Medical Director of the hospital. He recalled a meeting where the CMD passionately shared his vision for the Dental Centre, emphasizing the CMD’s consistent support for dentistry, which has always been backed by tangible actions.
Dr. Okoturo assured the CMD of the full support and commitment of himself and all the Heads of Units in the Dental Centre, to ensure the success of this initiative. He pledged that they would work diligently to see the project thrive as envisioned.
Representing the Chief Executive Officer of Oasis Nigeria Limited, Dr. Tunde Olujobi, was Mr. Frederick John, the LASUTH Partnership Dental Centre Manager, who described the partnership with LASUTH as a significant advancement in providing top-tier healthcare to the community.
He emphasized that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, and through this collaboration, Oasis Nigeria Limited aims to support standards in accessibility and excellence that LASUTH has already established in healthcare. The clinic’s dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering personalized and compassionate care to each patient.
The Director of Clinical Services and Training of LASUTH, Professor Adebowale O. Adekoya gave a vote of thanks and revealed the upcoming plan to upgrade the current bungalow structure of the Dental Centre to a four storey building.
