Haven Pediatrics Opens New Neonatal ICU in Lagos

Haven Pediatric Practice has opened a state‑of‑the‑art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Ikeja, Lagos, to boost survival rates for premature and critically ill newborns in Nigeria.

The new unit will deliver specialised neonatal and pediatric intensive care, addressing what the hospital says is an urgent national need for advanced newborn treatment in Lagos and beyond.

While full‑term pregnancies and healthy births are the goal for all expectant mothers, preterm births remain a major medical and emotional challenge, especially in Nigeria where infant survival rates are among the lowest worldwide.

To confront this issue, Haven Pediatric Practice has paired cutting‑edge medical technology with highly trained specialists to enhance neonatal care delivery.

The hospital has assembled a team of experienced neonatologists and pediatric specialists and invested in modern ventilation systems capable of supporting extremely premature infants as light as 0.4 kilograms.

During the launch, Chief Medical Director Dr Adebajo Odedina explained that the facility is more than an expansion of services.

“We aren’t just launching a ward; we are deploying a lifeline. By combining world‑class ventilators with specialised, experienced medical hands, we are significantly increasing the chances of survival for even our smallest warriors,” he said.

According to the hospital, the expansion demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care from birth, ensuring that premature delivery no longer automatically leads to poor outcomes.

The NICU is expected to provide critical support for newborns with respiratory complications and other life‑threatening conditions associated with premature birth.