Adeoyo Hospital Explained

Adeoyo Hospital
Location:Ibadan
Country:Nigeria
Type:General Hospital
Affiliation:University College Hospital, Ibadan
Emergency:24 hours
Helipad:No
Founded: 1928

Adeoyo Hospital, formerly known as Adeoyo Maternity Hospital (established in 1928) is a large general hospital in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.[1] [2] [3] [4]

History

The hospital was established in 1928. It was formerly used as a college hospital by the University of Ibadan between 1948 and 1954 after being upgraded with an additional fifty beds, laboratory, X-ray annex, medical lecture rooms, and mortuary.[5]

The hospital provides maternal and child healthcare services to people in Ibadan and the surrounding area. It is made up of an antenatal clinic, labor ward, antenatal ward, gynecological ward, lying in ward, children's ward, immunization clinic, post-caesarian section ward, gynecological clinic and family planning clinic.

Renovation

In 2016, the maternity unit was renovated under a Public-Private Partnership.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Obafemi Awolowo. Gaby Williams. Lola Dare. Olawepo Sogo. Healthcare in Nigeria: Present Status Future Goals : Proceedings and Policy Recommendations of the 6th Obafemi Awolowo Foundation Dialogue. 1998. 130. Obafemi CMD=Olawale Kamil Awolowo Foundation, 1998. 9789782218124.
  2. News: Infant Feeding and Health in Ibadan: Report Prepared for Freedom from Hunger Campaign. United Kingdom Committee, Social Policy Research Ltd. Cornell University (Social Policy Research Limited). 1973.
  3. Book: Outline of the History of Ibadan. Folorunsho Afodunrinbi. Indiana University (New Millennium Communications). 1999.
  4. News: Ibadan, a melting pot. The Vanguard. December 29, 2016.
  5. Web site: Brief History – UCH IBADAN. 2021-01-01. en-US.
  6. News: Ajimobi commissions Renovated Adeoyo Maternity. Tribune.