Nigeria is a country in West Africa that occupies the western part of the continent. It has an area of about 923,768 square kilometers and a population of about 180 million. The country is divided into 36 states and one Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
As for the health system, it is decentralized and relies on community-based healthcare centers. These centers are used to provide basic health care services free of charge to all Nigerians. The country also has some private hospitals that are privately owned and not under state control which provides more advanced healthcare services such as tertiary care, surgery, etc.
The Health sector in Nigeria has been rated as one of the best healthcare systems in Africa by WHO while other countries like Kenya have been rated as one of the worst healthcare systems in Africa by WHO.
Nigeria is ranked number 2 among the top 10 countries with highest GDP per capita in Africa.
The top 20 Hospitals in Nigeria are:
1. Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Lagos University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria is a tertiary hospital located in Lagos, Nigeria. It is one of the largest hospitals in Africa and it offers a wide range of services to both local and international patients.
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Lagos University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria is situated on the eastern edge of the city center at Ikoyi Island, Lagos State. It has been built on a land area of about 4 hectares which has been reclaimed from what was once part of the lagoon. The campus is within walking distance from major hotels and shopping malls such as The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikoyi Island, and Victoria Island Shopping Mall.
The hospital has an emergency department with over 40 rooms, a theatre with four theatres, 24-hour laboratory service, pharmacy service, and diagnostic imaging services. There are also facilities for radiology and physiotherapy as well as day care services for children.
2. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital
The teaching hospital is located on the main campus of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The hospital has well-equipped facilities that are suitable for the treatment of patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
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The teaching hospital has an area of about 30,000 square meters and houses a total of 30 wards. It also has three operating theaters and five intensive care units. The teaching hospital also boasts a modern laboratory service with specialized equipment for patient diagnosis and treatment. The teaching hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure that it can provide the best possible healthcare services to its patients.
3. University of Benin Teaching Hospital
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital is one of the most reputable hospitals in Nigeria. It is a tertiary teaching hospital that provides health care services to residents and visitors from all over the country.
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The University of Benin Teaching Hospital has a total bed capacity of 1,600 beds with 450 in-patient beds and 650 out-patient beds. It also has an average patient throughput rate of 250 patients per day. The hospital also has facilities for medical research and training, outpatient clinics, pharmacies, pathology laboratories, radiology departments and operating theatres.
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital is located at Murtala Mohammed Road, opposite the Federal Medical Centre in FCT Abuja with easy access to major highways.
4. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria is located in the city of Zaria in the Nigerian state of Kaduna. It is a tertiary hospital with teaching facilities.
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The hospital is designed to cater for a population of about 2 million people and it has 400 beds. It also has outpatient departments, outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, laboratories, and radiology services.
The facility boasts a total building area of 574,000 square feet with more than 1,000 staff members and more than 654 medical students that make up its student population.
Facilities: The hospital has well-equipped laboratories for complex biochemical analyses; an x-ray department; an operating theatre with modern equipment; a fully equipped dental clinic; an intensive care unit (ICU); cardiovascular units; obstetric wards; pediatric wards; oncology wards; dialysis units and palliative care unit (PCU).
5. Lagos State General Hospital (LASGH)
Lagos State General Hospital (LASGH) is one of the largest hospitals in Nigeria and it has a total area of 2.5 million square feet.
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The hospital was founded by the British colonial administration in 1894 and it was later renamed to Lagos State General Hospital. The hospital is now under the leadership of Dr Oladapo Badejo, who is also the current Chief Medical Director of LASGH.
The hospital has an average bed capacity of 1,000 beds and it currently employs around 4,000 staff members. The hospital provides various services to patients from all over Nigeria with a population of over 36 million people.
6. Babcock University Teaching Hospital – Enugu Campus
Babcock University Teaching Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. It is the first teaching hospital in Enugu state and one of the sixteen teaching hospitals in Nigeria.
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The facility was founded by Dr. John Babcock, an American physician and missionary, who established the first medical college and hospital in Africa on October 1, 1884.
Babcock University Teaching Hospital has a total of 896 beds with more than 5500 staff members including physicians, nurses, clerks, laboratory technologists, and other medical personnel. The hospital can accommodate more than 100 000 patients annually. It also offers outpatient services for its patients at its general clinics located at different parts of Enugu metropolis as well as at some rural communities.
7. University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital of Nigeria is the leading tertiary referral hospital in the country. With over 30 years of experience, it is one of the most experienced hospitals in Nigeria.
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The university has a total area of about 2.3 million square meters and its facilities include operating theaters, intensive care units, general wards and maternity wards. The hospital has a staff strength that exceeds 1,000 with more than 1,000 beds and also accommodates postgraduate students.
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital of Nigeria was founded in 1975 by a group of medical practitioners who wanted to build up an institution that would be dedicated to teaching and research in medicine and allied health sciences.
8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria is the first teaching hospital in Nigeria. It was established by the government of Nigeria in 1964 and is located in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State.
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The hospital has earned a reputation for excellence in medical care and training as well as research. It offers a wide range of services to its patients including diagnostic and therapeutic services.
The hospital has a bed capacity of 2,000 beds with 1,800 beds being available at any given time. The facility offers medical treatment to patients from all over the country and neighboring countries such as Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso Republic, Ivory Coast Republic, and Togo Republic.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria provides state-of-the-art facilities that include an emergency department with 16 bays (8 bays for children), intensive care unit with 6 bays (2 bays for children), etc.
9. General hospital, Ibadan
General hospital, Ibadan of Nigeria is a public hospital that provides health care services to the people of Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State in Nigeria.
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General hospital, Ibadan of Nigeria is located at Gbagada-Oke-Ipaja Road in the heart of Ibadan and it has been serving the people for over 60 years. It is a tertiary referral hospital with about 450 beds. The General Hospital offers services like emergency care, maternity, pediatric care and surgical care as well as diagnostic imaging services like X-ray and CT scan.
The General Hospital also provides outpatient clinics for general medicine and surgery as well as outpatient clinics for women’s health, pediatrics and gynecology. The General Hospital also offers other healthcare facilities such as: pharmacy, laboratory services, physiotherapy clinic and occupational therapy clinic.
10. Ondo State University Teaching Hospital, Akure
The Ondo State University Teaching Hospital is located in Akure, Nigeria. It is a tertiary referral hospital providing health care services to the people of Akure and its environs.
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The Ondo State University Teaching Hospital has a total bed capacity of 500 with 100 beds for in-patients and 400 beds for out-patients. The hospital has 19 wards, including a maternity ward, an operating theater and the pediatric ward. The hospital also has 3 operating theaters, 5 intensive care units, 4 emergency wards with 12 beds each, 2 pediatric wards with 8 beds each, and 1 unit for patients who need renal dialysis treatment.
The Ondo State University Teaching Hospital also boasts of a state-of-the-art medical laboratory complex that can test blood samples as well as perform other diagnostic procedures like X-ray examinations on patients.
11. National Orthopaedic Hospital
National Orthopaedic Hospital of Nigeria is a public hospital and tertiary referral center in Nigeria. It was established in 1949 by the Nigerian Government to provide care for orthopedic patients.
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The hospital has a bed capacity of 2,500 beds and it provides services like surgery, rehabilitation, neurosurgery and trauma care. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and it also has an on-site laboratory that can provide blood samples for free.
The National Orthopaedic Hospital of Nigeria is located on Ikoyi Road, Ikoyi Island Lagos State.
The National Orthopaedic Hospital of Nigeria is located in Ikoyi Island Lagos State. It provides services at both the public and private levels including surgery, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, and trauma care among others.
12. Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Owerri (ISUTHA)
Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Owerri is located in Owerri, Imo state. It is a tertiary teaching hospital that offers a wide range of services to the people of the Imo state.
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The hospital has two campuses- the main campus and the satellite campus. The main campus has an area of about 10 hectares while the satellite campus has an area of about 3 hectares. The main campus also houses other important facilities such as laboratories, wards, and outpatient clinics.
The hospital was founded in 1978 by the late Dr. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was then the Minister for Health in Nigeria and later became Governor of Imo State.
13. Cross River State University Teaching Hospital, Calab
Cross River State University Teaching Hospital is located in Calab, Nigeria. It is one of the best hospitals in the country with a long history of excellence.
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Introduction: Cross River State University Teaching Hospital is located in Calab, Nigeria. It is one of the best hospitals in the country with a long history of excellence.
The hospital has 400 beds and offers specialized medical care for patients from all over Nigeria and abroad. The hospital also has an on-site laboratory that provides diagnostic testing to patients and staff members as well as a pharmacy that provides medical supplies to patients and staff members at affordable rates.
14. Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria is a public hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. It was established in 1952 and is the first teaching hospital in the history of Nigeria.
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The university offers a wide range of medical services including general medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics, paediatrics, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, radiology and laboratory services.
Facilities: The hospital has an Emergency Department with resuscitation facilities for adults and children; an accident and emergency unit with 24-hour nursing care; a maternity ward with capacity for 100 beds; an outpatient clinic; a surgical unit with theatre facilities; X-ray facilities; laboratory services including microbiology and serology laboratories.
15. Yaba College of Technology Teaching Hospital (YABATECH)
Yaba College of Technology Teaching Hospital is one of the most reputable hospitals in Nigeria. It has a lot of facilities and services to offer to its patients.
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Yaba College of Technology Teaching Hospital is located at Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. The address is YABATECH, Yaba College of Technology Teaching Hospital, Oke-Ipaja Road, Ipaja.
The hospital has a wide range of facilities and services that include wards for general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and traumatology; out-patient clinics for internal medicine and pediatrics; laboratory services; X-ray services; pharmacy; dental clinic; physiotherapy department; radiology department with CT scan machine and MRI scanner.
16. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital of Nigeria was founded in 1965 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It is located in the city of Bauchi, which is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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The hospital is a tertiary teaching hospital with a capacity to accommodate 500 beds and a staff strength of 1000. It offers services related to obstetrics, general surgery, radiology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation among others. The hospital also has an outpatient department that caters for general medical services.
The hospital is well equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as X-Ray machines, MRI scanners, and other advanced medical technologies that make it one of the best hospitals in Africa today.
17. Lagos State Specialist Hospital
Lagos State Specialist Hospital of Nigeria is a public hospital in Nigeria. It was founded in 1934 and is a teaching hospital. It has 473 beds spread over four campuses:
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Lagos State Specialist Hospital of Nigeria is a public hospital in Nigeria. It was founded in 1934 and is a teaching hospital. It has 473 beds spread over four campuses:
Lagos State Specialist Hospital of Nigeria, Ikeja Campus has three blocks, namely the General Block, the Emergency Block, and the Ward Block. The general block houses the outpatient department, casualty department, and emergency block while wards 1-3 are located on the second campus with wards 4 on the third campus.
18. Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital (FNH)
The FNH is a psychiatric hospital which is located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1988 and it’s a specialized hospital for patients who have mental or behavioral problems.
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The FNH has been recognized for its achievements as one of the best psychiatric hospitals in Africa, and it has earned numerous awards over the years.
The hospital provides 24-hour care to patients with mental health disorders, including drug addiction and alcohol dependency. The facility also offers rehabilitation services to those who are seeking help after being released from prison or drug rehabilitation centers.
19. Covenant University Teaching Hospital, Ota-Ogun State
Covenant University Teaching Hospital is located in the Ota-Ogun State of Nigeria. It was established in the year of 1971 by the late Dr. Ayo Babalola, a medical doctor and pioneer of Nigerian medicine.
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This hospital is a tertiary referral facility with approximately 500 beds. It provides services to patients from all over the country and has a staff of more than 3000 medical personnel and support staff. The hospital also has an advanced ICU unit, a high-dependency unit, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), an outpatient department, and radiology services.
Covenant University Teaching Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including X-ray machines and CT scanners as well as laboratory equipment for laboratory tests including blood bank, microbiology laboratory, hematology laboratory, histopathology lab., molecular biology lab., serology lab., chemistry lab., molecular biology lab., virology lab., molecular biology lab., molecular genetics lab
20. University College Hospital, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan is a medical center in Ibadan, Nigeria. It is one of the largest hospitals in West Africa, with a capacity of 1,200 beds.
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University College Hospital, Ibadan is the biggest and the best hospital in Western Africa. It has been ranked as one of the top 500 hospitals in the world by The World Health Organization (WHO). The hospital was founded by Dr. James Barry on September 17th 1848.
The hospital has two campuses; one located at Oke-Oba junction and another at Abiola Crescent. The campus at Oke-Oba junction includes six wards while that at Abiola Crescent includes five wards. Each ward has a capacity of 100 beds and caters to women, children, and men respectively.
The hospital also houses an emergency department that provides medical care 24 hours a day to patients from all over Western Africa as well as emergency care for travelers from all over the world who may be
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The top 20 Hospitals in Nigeria are:
1. Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital
3. University of Benin Teaching Hospital
4. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
5. Lagos State General Hospital (LASGH)
6. Babcock University Teaching Hospital – Enugu Campus.
7. University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
10. Ondo State University Teaching Hospital, Akure.
11. National Orthopaedic Hospital
12. Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Owerri (ISUTHA)
13. Cross River State University Teaching Hospital, Calab.
14. Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
15. Yaba College of Technology Teaching Hospital (YABATECH)
16. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital
17. Lagos State Specialist Hospital
18. Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital (FNH)
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