About The Comforter Hospital and Maternity

A family hospital in Surulere, Lagos, founded in 1997 by Dr. OlorunFemi. Today we care for families across two branches, with a 24-hour emergency department.
The Comforter Hospital building in Lagos, with the hospital ambulance outside
Dr. OlorunFemi, founder of The Comforter Hospital

Our founder

Dr. OlorunFemi

Dr. OlorunFemi founded The Comforter Hospital in 1997 with a clear vision: to give Lagos families compassionate, dependable healthcare in a setting that treats every patient with dignity.

What began as a commitment to patient-centred care has grown into a hospital that supports families at every stage of life, from pregnancy and childbirth to childhood, adulthood and older age.

Our mission is to improve lives by delivering trusted, compassionate, and high-quality family healthcare through clinical excellence, innovation, and a lifelong commitment to the wellbeing of every patient and community we serve.Our mission

Our values

The principles that guide our care

Compassion first

Every patient is treated with dignity, empathy and genuine care, not just clinical attention.

Clinical excellence

Experienced professionals and modern practice, applied carefully to each patient.

Family-first healthcare

Care for every stage of life, from pregnancy and childhood to adulthood and older age.

Patient-centred service

Every decision starts with what is best for the patient and their family.

Innovation

Technology used where it improves diagnosis, treatment and convenience.

Safety without compromise

Patient safety at the heart of every consultation, procedure and delivery.

Our journey

Nearly three decades of care

Key moments in the hospital’s history.
  1. 1997The Comforter Hospital and Maternity is founded by Dr. OlorunFemi.
  2. 2002A dedicated paediatric wing opens.
  3. 2007A surgical theatre opens.
  4. 2012Neonatal and intensive care facilities launch.
  5. 2017The hospital celebrates 20 years of caring for Lagos families.
  6. 2023Executive health checks and telemedicine are introduced.

Our hospital

The Comforter Hospital building in Lagos, with the hospital ambulance outside
Street view of The Comforter Hospital, Lagos
The Comforter Hospital building seen from the street

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Head office · Surulere

Ajana Branch

Annex · Pako Aguda

Jinadu Branch

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