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About VitalCare

Two decades of healing, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve across Nigeria.

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Our Story

More Than a Hospital โ€”
A Health Community

VitalCare Hospital Building
VitalCare Team
2004 Founded

VitalCare was founded in 2004 by a small group of physicians who shared a simple but powerful belief: every Nigerian deserves world-class healthcare, regardless of their background or income level.

What started as a 20-bed clinic in Surulere, Lagos, has grown into a network of three full-service hospitals across Lagos and Abuja โ€” serving over 12,000 patients annually with more than 48 specialist consultants.

We've pioneered minimally invasive robotic surgery in Nigeria, established Lagos's first dedicated private Stroke Unit, and launched free annual screening camps that have reached over 50,000 underserved Nigerians since 2010.

Today, VitalCare is JCI accredited, ISO 9001 certified, and consistently ranked among the top private hospital groups in West Africa.

๐ŸŽฏ Our Mission

To deliver compassionate, evidence-based healthcare that transforms lives across Nigeria.

๐Ÿ‘ Our Vision

A Nigeria where quality healthcare is the norm, not a privilege reserved for the few.

๐Ÿ›ก Integrity

Transparent, honest practice โ€” in our billing, our communication, and our clinical decisions.

๐ŸŒฑ Innovation

We continuously adopt the latest medical advances, so our patients always receive the best.

Our Journey

20 Years of Milestones

2004

VitalCare Founded

Opened a 20-bed clinic in Surulere, Lagos. First week: 42 patients. First surgery: appendectomy performed by Dr. Adeyemi.

2008

Victoria Island Flagship Opens

Relocated to 14 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue with a 120-bed facility โ€” marking our transformation into a full-service hospital.

2010

Free Screening Programme Launched

First annual community health screening camp reaches 3,000 underserved Lagosians. Programme now runs across 12 states.

2012

Lekki Hospital Opens

140-bed Lekki Phase 1 facility opened, including Nigeria's first private IVF Centre ranked in the top 3 nationally.

2015

First Private Stroke Unit in Lagos

Launched Lagos's first dedicated private Stroke Unit with 24/7 thrombolysis capability, cutting stroke mortality rates by 38%.

2017

JCI Accreditation Achieved

VitalCare Victoria Island becomes only the third Nigerian hospital to achieve Joint Commission International accreditation.

2018

Abuja Campus Opens

Expanded to the Federal Capital Territory with our 80-bed Wuse II facility, catering to Abuja's diplomatic and corporate community.

2023

Robotic Surgery Programme Launched

Installed Nigeria's first Da Vinci robotic surgery system in private healthcare, opening a new era of minimally invasive surgery.

Leadership

The Team Behind VitalCare

Visionary leaders who guide our mission every day.

Prof. Adewale Okonkwo โ€” Chief Executive Officer

Prof. Adewale Okonkwo

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Cardiologist and Harvard-trained health administrator. Founded VitalCare in 2004 with the vision of bringing JCI-standard care to Nigeria. 30 years of medical practice.

Dr. Chioma Nwachukwu โ€” Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Chioma Nwachukwu

Chief Medical Officer

Infectious disease specialist and patient safety champion. Leads our clinical governance framework and the team of 48 specialist consultants. Oxford & LUTH trained.

Mr. Emeka Eze โ€” Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Emeka Eze

Chief Operations Officer

Healthcare strategist with 20 years of hospital management across West Africa. Oversees all three VitalCare campuses and our 1,200-person workforce. Lagos Business School alumnus.

Recognition

Awards & Accreditations

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by leading bodies in Nigeria and internationally.

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#1 Private Hospital in Lagos

BusinessDay Healthcare Awards, 2023 & 2024 โ€” consecutive years recognised for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

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JCI Accreditation

Joint Commission International accreditation since 2017 โ€” the gold standard for global healthcare quality and patient safety.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified

All three campuses hold ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management systems in healthcare service delivery.

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Best Maternity Services

Nigerian Health Excellence Awards 2022 โ€” recognised for outstanding outcomes in maternal and neonatal care across Nigeria.

Join the VitalCare Family

Whether as a patient or a healthcare professional โ€” we warmly welcome you.

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