Lagos authorities have denied a claim that Alimosho Hospital operates with only one dialysis machine, a statement that followed a video posted by Nigerian skit maker and social media influencer MC Always on 17 September.
The video, which circulated widely on social media, suggested that the public hospital in Alimosho, a local government area of Lagos State, has a severely limited capacity for dialysis treatment. The claim was first reported by Premium Times Nigeria, which traced the origin of the allegation to MC Always’s post.
In response, officials from the Lagos State government issued a statement refuting the assertion, asserting that the hospital’s medical equipment inventory does not support the claim of a single dialysis machine.
Alimosho Hospital is one of several public health facilities in Lagos that provide a range of medical services to residents of the densely populated city. The dispute highlights ongoing concerns about the adequacy of medical infrastructure in the region.
Premium Times has reported that the Lagos government’s rebuttal comes as part of a broader effort to address misinformation circulating about public health resources in the state.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
