Rotary Club of Ikoyi, District 9112, has donated neonatal intensive care equipment to the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital to improve healthcare outcomes in the state.
At the handover event, Clare Omatseye, president of the Rotary Club of Ikoyi, said that after conducting a needs assessment with the hospital, the club provided phototherapy equipment for jaundiced and preterm babies.
“We have found a partner in the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital who truly wants to make a difference despite facing significant challenges. After conducting a needs assessment with the hospital, we provided phototherapy equipment for jaundiced and preterm babies and devices to help newborns breathe better. Every life counts, and at Rotary, we want to ensure every life is valued.”
Omatseye emphasised that the partnership with the hospital was beginning. Plans for further support include training for nurses on neonatal resuscitation and proper birthing techniques.
“Equipment is important, but it’s people who make the difference. We will be working alongside the medical team to provide ongoing training and support,” she added.
The medical Director of the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Dr. Olufemi Omololu, expressed gratitude to the Club for the support. “It’s exciting when such donations are made, not just for the equipment itself, but for the commitment behind it. The challenges we face with premature and high-risk babies are immense, and this equipment will go a long way in reducing mortality rates”, he said.
District Governor of Rotary International District 9112, Lanre Adedoyin, described the donation as “a significant leap in our healthcare support for the community.” He noted, “This initiative addresses two of Rotary International’s key focus areas: maternal and child health, and community economic development. When emergencies are managed effectively, lives and property are saved, and the local economy benefits.”
