Lagos N5.6bn Renal Centre Crumbles, Leaving Patients Without Dialysis Machines

The N5.6 billion Lagos State Cardiac and Renal Centre in Gbagada has been operating without dialysis machines for an extended period, with the facility remaining largely unused since its commissioning in 2015. The centre's 24 dialysis machines are currently out of order, exacerbating the lack of access to life-saving treatment for patients.

Lagos State's N5.6 billion Cardiac and Renal Centre in Gbagada has been inoperational for nearly eight years despite being commissioned in March 2015 with a fleet of 24 dialysis machines. The facility, which was initiated by former Governor Babatunde Fashola, has been plagued by maintenance issues and equipment failures, leaving patients without access to life-saving treatments. The centre's lack of functioning dialysis machines has had devastating consequences for those dependent on renal care, with many struggling to find alternative treatment options. As the centre remains in a state of disrepair, concerns are growing about the welfare of those affected by its collapse.