adsThe need for custodial care births Caring Habitat, Dr Laolu Odemuyiwa, its CEO, tells Osa Victor Obayagbona, Editorial Board Chairman, BusinessDay, and Joshua Bassey, Editorial Director, BusinessDay TV, saying Caring Habitat is the first rehabilitation hospital of its kind in Lagos, practising internal medicine, chronic disease management, wound care, and more. Excerpt:
Tell us about yourself and the vision that birthed Caring Habitat.
I am Dr Laolu Odemuyiwa, a double board-certified practitioner, specialising in internal medicine and hospice and palliative care. I’ve been practising medicine for about 40 years, most of which have been in the United States.
The vision for Caring Habitat emerged after a personal challenge I faced with a loved one who needed custodial care. I struggled to find a suitable facility and eventually had to place her in a nursing home, where she passed away a year later. This experience highlighted a critical need in Nigeria for a facility like this.
Caring Habitat is the first rehabilitation hospital of its kind in Lagos, equipped with 40 beds. Here, I practise internal medicine, chronic disease management, wound care, and more. I previously ran a successful practice in the US, which was later acquired by a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance. This opportunity enabled me to return home and establish a caring habitat. We opened our doors two years ago, supported by a team of dedicated experts.adsads
