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Lagos to Launch West Africa's Largest Psychiatric Hospital

6/18/2025

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Lagos State is set to unveil West Africa's largest psychiatric hospital, featuring 500 beds, alongside a 1,000-bed rehabilitation wing dedicated to tackling gambling addiction. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi stresses the urgency for stricter regulations and harm-reduction strategies, aiming to uplift mental healthcare and support Nigeria's most vulnerable communities.

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Lagos State is set to unveil West Africa's largest psychiatric hospital, featuring 500 beds, alongside a 1,000-bed rehabilitation wing dedicated to tackling gambling addiction. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi stresses the urgency for stricter regulations and harm-reduction strategies, aiming to uplift mental healthcare and support Nigeria's most vulnerable communities.