SITUATED at No.11, Alhaji Sekoni Str, off Alimosho Road, Iyana-Ipaja, in the Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA of Alimosho LGA, KROWN HOSPITAL was set up in 1986 and then moved to a purpose-built modern complex commissioned by the then Military Governor of Lagos State, Brigadier Raji Rasaki in 1991.
The hospital, today, is one of the best-equipped hospitals in Lagos with sizable staff strength including visiting consultants, both foreign and local, in major clinical specialities providing advanced medical care and training facilities in collaboration with several foreign hospitals.
The hospital is known for high-end technological equipment with rare highly-specialised services including Laparoscopic or Minimal Access Surgical Procedures, Endoscopy, Renal Dialysis, Otorhinolaryngology services, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Cancer care, Maxillofacial Surgery, functional ICU, Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Dental Centre, Echocardiography, 4D Ultrasonography, Digital X-Rays, Holter ECG, Ambulatory BP, Fully Automated Laboratory service amongst others.
However, the hands behind it, Dr Kayode Akinlade is a "big name." The highly-revered medical professional who recently turned 70, was elected Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State Branch in 2002 and was also called upon to serve the nation in various capacities including as a member of the Governing Boards of the Federal Neuro-psychiatry Hospital, Lagos and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi.
He also served as a member of the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and Chairman of its IT sub-committee during his tenure.
Until recently, he was the Chairman of the Board of management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti (EKSUTH) where he has, to his credit, the setting up of a 50-bed Accident and Emergency Dept. and extensive innovative works within the hospital despite government's lean resources.
Through various reforms and innovative efforts, he increased the monthly Internally Generated Revenue of the hospital by about 500% of what was being generated before he assumed office while working assiduously with his board members and management. During his tenure, a 5-year strategic plan for the hospital was also produced, a prototype that can be applied to most of our tertiary healthcare institutions even today.
Alimosho is indeed blessed to house this hospital of international repute!
