Caring Habitat has officially opened the country’s first post-hospital care facility in Lekki, Lagos, a significant advancement for the Nigerian healthcare system. This modern center is specifically designed for patients who are “too ill to return home but well enough to leave the hospital,” transforming the continuum of care in Nigeria.
During the much-anticipated inauguration on October 23, 2024, Dr. Olaolu Odemuyiwa, the Chief Medical Director of Caring Habitat, introduced the state-of-the-art 40-room Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.
“Our goal is to facilitate the transition from dependence to independence for individuals as quickly as possible, enabling them to regain control of their lives,” he stated.
Caring Habitat offers a wide range of services, including physical rehabilitation for stroke, serious illnesses, post-operative recovery, frailty, debility, and arthritis, along with expert management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic pain, and dementia.
Odemuyiwa, who returned to Nigeria after three decades of practice in the United States, highlighted the pressing need for more rehabilitation hospitals. He called on state governments to establish such facilities within their regions and urged the federal government to set up at least one in each geopolitical zone.
Notable attendees, including Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the Ogun State Government, and Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Director-General of the Nigeria Diaspora Commission, commended Caring Habitat’s forward-thinking approach.
Mrs. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, praised the facility for addressing the gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure.
Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the Ogun State Government and a special guest at the event, remarked that Caring Habitat has emerged at a time when Nigerians are seeking improved healthcare services. He emphasized that collaboration between the government and the private sector in healthcare would ensure a healthier and more productive population, capable of driving the economy toward prosperity.
Additionally, Dabiri-Erewa, who also attended as a special guest, encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora to follow the example set by the Chief Medical Director of Caring Habitat and return home to contribute to the development of Nigeria across all sectors, not just healthcare, to promote inclusive growth and economic prosperity.
Ogunyemi further commended the management and staff of Caring Habitat, stating that the facility marks a significant advancement in bridging the gaps in healthcare infrastructure and expertise, not only in Lagos State but throughout Nigeria.
This pioneering facility is set to transform the healthcare landscape in Nigeria, providing renewed hope for patients and families across the nation.
