The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, has received a donation of equipment and educational materials from the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) Programme.

In a statement on Tuesday, the hospital said the donation aimed to support neonatal care, clinical education, and data management within the Department of Paediatrics.

The donation, presented at the newborn unit of LUTH, comprised two desktop computers, two LG Smart television screens, two stabilisers, uninterruptible power supply units, tripod stands, webcams, and infection prevention posters.

Chinyere Ezeaka, head of the department of paediatrics at LUTH and principal investigator/country lead of the NEST360 Programme in Nigeria, stated that the donation reflects NEST360’s commitment to improving newborn survival.

According to her, it would also improve the quality of care through innovative solutions, capacity building, and strengthened healthcare systems.

The chief medical director of LUTH, Wasiu Adeyemo, expressed appreciation to NEST360 for its continued partnership and unwavering support in improving newborn healthcare services.

“The donation will contribute significantly to the hospital’s efforts to provide quality care for newborns while enhancing the capacity of healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible outcomes,” Mr Adeyemo said.

Also at the presentation was the country director of NEST360, Opeyemi Odedere, who expressed appreciation to the management of LUTH for its steadfast support throughout the implementation of the NEST360 Programme at the facility.

Mr Odedere commended the hospital’s commitment to advancing newborn healthcare and reaffirmed NEST360’s dedication to sustaining its collaboration with LUTH in improving neonatal outcomes in Nigeria.

The donation further reinforced the strong partnership between LUTH and NEST360 in advancing neonatal healthcare, strengthening healthcare delivery, and improving the survival and well-being of newborns across Nigeria.

(NAN)