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University of Lagos · Akoka Campus

One-stop health & wellness for the UNILAG community.

A registered Secondary Health Care Centre — open 24/7 for emergencies, with NHIS-accredited care, on-site pharmacy, laboratory and radiography. Your records follow you. Your refills are faster.

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I am a Student

Free consultations, screenings, NYSC certs

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I am Staff

NHIS-covered care for you and dependents

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I have NHIS

Coverage, refills, referrals — all explained

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Registered Secondary Health Care Centre
NHIS Accredited Provider
Ultimate Health HMO Partner
Electronic Medical Records since 2022

Why choose us

Built for the campus. Equipped for the case.

We are not LUTH — and we do not pretend to be. We are the critical first line: the place you come when something is wrong and you need to know how wrong it is, and what happens next.

  • Director Dr. Olayinka Coker leads a team trained for primary, urgent and preventive care.
  • Electronic Medical Records mean your history follows you across visits — no repeating yourself.
  • Direct referral pathway to LUTH, LASUTH, Military Hospital Yaba and other partners when specialist care is needed.
  • NHIS-accredited with Ultimate Health HMO — coverage explained in plain language.
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Medical Centre interior

“The lights at the Medical Centre are always on. We do not advertise this fact loudly. It is simply how we have operated for as long as this University has understood that a community that learns cannot do so if it is unwell.”

— From the Director’s desk

Core services

Everything we do, in one place.

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Emergency & Ambulance

24/7 emergency response and ambulance transfer.

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Medical Clinics

Outpatient consultations across general, surgical, paediatric and wellness clinics.

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Nursing Care

24/7 inpatient nursing, antenatal support and immunisation.

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Radiography

Full-body X-ray and diagnostic imaging on site.

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Laboratory

Comprehensive test catalogue with clear turnaround times.

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Pharmacy

24/7 dispensing, refills and counselling. Quality-assured medications.

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From the community

“Clean facility, attentive doctors. The pharmacy was open when I needed it at night, and my records were already in their system from a visit two months earlier. That detail mattered more than I expected.”

— Aggregated patient feedback, anonymised

Health updates

From the UNILAG Health Brief.

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Month 1

This Is What Happens When a University Takes Your Health Seriously

The UNILAG Medical Centre is more than a campus clinic. It is a 24/7 secondary healthcare facility built on a simple premise: a community that learns cannot learn if it is unwell. Here is our story.

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Month 2

Your Brain on Exams: What Actually Happens & How to Cope

Exam period can be incredibly stressful for students. Beyond the late nights and caffeine, physiological changes occur. Understanding these can help you manage stress and perform better. Learn more about brain health during exams.

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Month 3

Understanding NHIS: Your Guide to Campus Healthcare Coverage

Navigating health insurance can be complex. This guide breaks down how the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) works for students and staff at UNILAG, ensuring you get the most out of your coverage.

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Ready to Prioritize Your Health?

Experience comprehensive, accessible healthcare designed for the UNILAG community. Book an appointment today.

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