The Lagos State Government has announced intentions to create a standalone University of Medicine and Health Sciences as part of its strategic initiatives to tackle the severe shortage of healthcare professionals and establish the state as a premier medical center in Africa.
During the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing of the Lagos State Ministry of Health at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi explained that the new institution aims to enhance the training of medical personnel and improve healthcare services throughout the state.
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According to Lagos Reporters, Abayomi indicated that Lagos currently needs approximately 40,000 doctors to adequately serve its rapidly increasing population, but there are only about 7,000 practicing medical professionals, resulting in a deficit of nearly 30,000 doctors.
He stated that the planned specialized university is part of a larger reform initiative focused on expanding medical education, upgrading healthcare facilities, and ensuring a sufficient number of skilled health workers in the region.
The commissioner emphasized that this initiative is aligned with the state government’s goal of making Lagos a center of excellence in healthcare services, medical research, and innovation within Africa.
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He further noted that the government is dedicated to investing in the healthcare sector despite the mounting pressures on medical facilities due to population growth and migration.
Health experts have consistently raised alarms about the increasing strain on Lagos’s healthcare system, highlighting the urgent need for more personnel, improved facilities, and greater funding to meet the growing healthcare demands.
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The proposed university is expected to enhance the existing medical training institutions in the state and provide more opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals.
This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the Lagos State Government to enhance healthcare access, combat brain drain in the medical field, and strengthen both emergency and primary healthcare services across the region.
