A new specialized neonatal facility has been launched by Haven Pediatric Practice as part of efforts to strengthen survival outcomes for premature infants and address gaps in advanced pediatric care in Lagos and surrounding regions.
The development comes amid continued concerns over neonatal mortality rates in Nigeria, where premature birth remains a leading cause of infant health complications. Health experts note that the first hours and days of life are often critical for survival, particularly for babies born significantly underweight.
Advanced Technology to Support High-Risk Newborns
According to the facility, the new unit is equipped with advanced medical technology designed to support extremely low-birth-weight infants, including babies weighing as little as 0.4 kilograms. The equipment includes high-grade ventilation systems aimed at addressing respiratory challenges, which remain one of the most critical complications in preterm births.
The centre also brings together a multidisciplinary team of neonatologists and pediatric specialists trained in intensive newborn care.
Focus on Survival and Specialized Intervention
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Medical Director of Haven Pediatric Practice, Dr. Adebajo Odedina, described the facility as a life-saving intervention designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable newborns.
He said the integration of modern ventilatory support systems with specialized clinical expertise would significantly increase the chances of survival for premature infants requiring intensive care.
Strengthening Neonatal Healthcare Delivery
The expansion is part of broader efforts by the facility to improve access to advanced neonatal services and reduce preventable infant deaths linked to preterm delivery complications.
Health stakeholders say such investments are critical in strengthening Nigeria’s neonatal healthcare system and ensuring that more newborns receive timely and specialized care from birth.
The initiative reinforces ongoing efforts to improve survival rates for premature infants by combining medical technology, specialist care, and early intervention strategies.
