Abba Kyari Died At First Cardiology Consultants, Lagos Govt Confirms

FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Following enquiries on the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mallam Abba Kyari on Friday April 17, the Lagos State Government has confirmed that the deceased died from complications of Coronavirus infection at First Cardiology Consultants in Lagos.

According to Dr. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, First Cardiology Hospital, located in the highbrow Ikoyi, is a Lagos State designated high care, biosecurity-compliant, COVID-19 facility, and accredited by the Health Facility Management and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) of the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

“As a basis for accreditation, First Cardiology Consultants established a separate specialist wing with staff dedicated to the treatment of complicated cases of COVID-19, under the supervision of the Lagos State COVID-19 emergency response team,” Prof. Abayomi added.

First Cardiology started operation in 2008 and was co-founded by Dr. Adeyemi Sanyade Johnson, a seasoned interventional cardiologist trained in the United States, who is the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer; and Dr. Kofoworola Olufunsho Ogunyankin, a cardiologist and a specialist in echocardiography, who is the Co-Medical Director.

For over 10 years, the hospital has become the avant-garde providers of cardiology and cardiovascular services of the highest quality in Nigeria.

It has been delivering the highest quality comprehensive care in Nigeria by innovative use of modern technology and a commitment to local capacity building, education, and collaborative research.

This has made the highbrow hospital a top choice among wealthy Nigerians seeking cardiovascular treatment.