GMD's Dr Fagbemi Urges Lagos Private Hospitals to Prepare

At the 2026 Scientific Conference, Annual General Meeting, and Founder’s Dinner/Awards held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Dr Omoniyi Fagbemi, Chairman of the GMD, called on private hospitals and healthcare facilities to improve their preparedness and response to emerging and re-emerging diseases. He highlighted the increasing threat of infectious diseases, particularly in densely populated areas like Lagos.

Fagbemi noted that the GMD, which consists of owners of hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, is committed to providing quality healthcare while ensuring the sustainability of private medical practice. He urged members to develop their facilities to international standards and enroll in a quality improvement program.

Fagbemi recalled the 2014 Ebola outbreak and its implications for Nigeria, paying tribute to Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh for her efforts in containing the outbreak. Dr Adefolarin Opawuye, an infectious disease specialist at LASUTH, discussed the characteristics of emerging and re-emerging diseases, emphasizing the rapid spread potential in Lagos due to its high population density.