Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

‎LASUTH Receives Post Mastectomy Prosthetic Wears From Bricon Foundation For Breast Cancer Survivors

Tuesday 1st Sep, 2026

‎The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, Received Post Mastectomy Prosthetic Wears From Bricon Foundation, A Nigerian Non-profit Organisation Dedicated To Supporting People Affected By Cancer, As Part Of Its Commitment To Improving The Well-being And Quality Of Life Of Cancer Survivors.

‎ ‎The Donation, Which Was Held At The MRC Auditorium Of The Hospital, Formed Part Of The Foundation's 10th Anniversary Celebration. In Partnership With Smalls For All UK, The Foundation Donated Breast Forms And Post Mastectomy Bras To Breast Cancer Patients At LASUTH.

‎ ‎The Founder Of The Bricon Foundation And A Breast Cancer Survivor Herself, Mrs. Abigail Simon-Hart, Said Her Personal Experience Of Having Surgical Management For Breast Cancer Inspired Her Advocacy And Support For Cancer Patients And Survivors. She Highlighted The Foundation's Initiatives, Including Financial Assistance, Counselling, Support Groups, Scholarships, Skills Development, Survivorship Empowerment, Cancer Screening, And The Provision Of Mastectomy Bras And Breast Forms.

‎ ‎She Noted That The Donation Was Made Possible Through The Foundation's Partnership With Smalls For All UK As Part Of Its Commitment To Helping Breast Cancer Survivors Rebuild Their Lives With Dignity And Confidence.

‎ ‎In His Address, The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Appreciated The Foundation For Its Generosity And Described Breast Cancer Survivors As “champions” Rather Than Victims.

‎ ‎Prof. Fabamwo Also Reaffirmed LASUTH's Commitment To Affordable And Accessible Cancer Care, Noting Ongoing Plans To Expand The Oncology Building And Introduce Radiotherapy Services To Strengthen Comprehensive Cancer Treatment.

‎ ‎The Special Adviser To The Governor Of Lagos State On Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Olukemi Ogunyemi, Commended The Foundation For The Initiative. Dr. Ogunyemi, Who Spoke From Her Experience Of Working Closely With Cancer Patients As An Oncology Nurse In The United States Of America, Said She Understood The Challenges Patients And Their Caregivers Face Throughout The Treatment Journey. ‎

‎She Described Cancer Patients And Survivors As “everyday Heroes,” Acknowledging Their Courage, Strength, And Perseverance In The Face Of The Disease.

‎ ‎Giving The Vote Of Thanks, The Head Of The Oncology Department, Dr. Temitope Olatunji, Appreciated The Management For Its Continued Support For The Department And For Welcoming Initiatives And Partnerships That Enhance Patient Care. She Also Commended The Founder Of The Bricon Foundation, Mrs. Abigail Simon-Hart, As Well As Dr. Niyi Adekeye And Other Individuals Who Contributed To The Donation. She Praised Their Passion And Dedication To Improving The Lives Of Patients And Supporting Healthcare Initiatives.

‎ ‎The Event Was Attended By The Director Of Hospital Administration And Human Resources, Mrs. Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose; Director Of Finance And Accounts, Mrs. Raliat Hassan; Director Of Nursing Services, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babarimisa; Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee II (Clinical Services), Dr. Olayinka Olawoye; Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee II (Research And Training), Dr. Omolola Lamina; Director Of Nursing Services (Clinical Services), Mrs. Folashade Ola-Akande; Head Of The Oncology Department, Dr. Temitope Olatunji; Co-founder And Trustee Of The Bricon Foundation, Dr. Niyi Adekeye; As Well As Breast Cancer Survivors And Other Stakeholders.

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Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo

Chief Medical Director

I became DCST/CMAC in 2001, that is, 19 years ago when Dr. Olugbile was the Chief Medical Director. We were saddled with the responsibility of moving the hospital from being just a general hospital to a tertiary institution which LASUTH has become. I visited the DCST of LUTH at that time, Prof. Arigbabu and Prof. Malomo at the University of Ibadan to compare notes and seek advice on how to effectively deliver on the job I had been assigned.

We forged relationships with the Members of the Lagos State College of Medicine and absolved some of them into LASUTH as honorary consultants, though the Lagos State Government (LASG) wasn't very confident of that arrangement because they thought the frequent ASUU strikes that prevailed at that time would affect the activities at the hospital, but we overcame the challenges and the attendant issues that came with it.

We had to put in place systems and structures that would help the hospital move away from a general hospital status to a tertiary institution. We had Ayinke house already which was a standard in its own right. We also had the old ICU, BT Wards, then came the Pediatric wards. As we progressed, and developed, situation started changing and now we have the new Ayinke house, the new BT wards and BT lab.

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We moved on to getting accreditation for our clinical programmes; while at it, the Ministry of Health gave LASUTH some funds to upgrade our services. We invited the different accrediting Colleges; for some we got partial accreditation while for some others we got full accreditation one of which was for Obstetrics & Gynaecology where we did not only have full accreditation, but also had a fellow in person of Dr. Oyedele.

We also had to deal with some attitudinal lapses in the staff. We had to start some series of trainings, symposia and teachings to re-orientate staff on how they relate with the different publics of the hospital. A lot of work has gone into that and I believe we are making progress, gradually.

Fortunately for me, LASUTH has always been a part of me so, I'm not in a strange territory. For many years I have been a Prof. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the College of Medicine and Consultant for Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital.

My predecessor has done a good job to take LASUTH to where it is today, but we still have a lot of work to do. First of all, the issues at the Operating Suites in the Theatres had to be hurriedly addressed. As we speak, a lot has been done and will still be done because it's an on-going project.

We have a good relationship with the State Government and with the help of the current Head of Service, Mr. Akeem Muri Okunola who tabled the issue of getting more staff in the hospital before the Executive Governor and approval was given for the recruitment of 120 Resident Doctors who have started work.

We noticed that many academic staff of the College have qualified to be appointed as honorary consultants, now that our subvention has been increased, we can now put that into consideration.

Generally, the position of the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH is really hands-on and I have been encouraged by the staff from various Departments. They have been cooperative and that has made the job easier

I believe that LASUTH has the capacity to be a quaternary institution which means moving beyond being a tertiary institution and how do we get there? We have earmarked avenues through which we can do more. Some of which include; Gradually developing the emergency unit to become a training institute or school where we train Doctors to become Emergency Doctors and nurses.

We will institutionalize our Renal Transplant Services by having more foreign missions and also have our doctors visit hospitals abroad to learn and bring back what they have learnt to train others here in LASUTH.

Developing more Doctors to becoming embryologists and IVF doctors through the Institute of Fertility Medicine here in LASUTH. We plan to develop schools in Occupational Therapy, such that our Psychiatry Department can use the skills acquired in the rehabilitation of patients.

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PROF. ADETOKUNBO O. FABAMWO
CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR

PROF. ADEBOWALE ADEKOYA
DIRECTOR, CLINICAL SERVICES & TRAINING

MRS OLAYINKA M. OYE-BAMGBOSE
DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCE

MRS RALIAT HASSAN
DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNT

MRS OLUWATOYIN BABARIMISA
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo

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