Ooni partners ex-Tingo boss Mmobuosi to launch diagnostic centre in Lagos

Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has partnered with Dozie Mmobuosi, a Nigerian fintech businessman, to launch a diagnostic centre in Lagos.

In a statement on Tuesday, Ooni announced the unveiling of Equity Health Group, a healthcare conglomerate “with a mission to provide accessible and high-quality medical services”.

The monarch said the diagnostic centre, which opened to the public on Monday, will be inaugurated on July 15 and 16.

Ooni said the medical facility, which he co-owns with Mmobuosi, would put a premium on human life and ensure no patient is denied qualitative healthcare due to financial constraints.

“The last pandemic drew my attention to a lot of untapped medical potential of we black people, especially here on the throne of Oduduwa; this stuff (herbs and its likes) is what saved us from experiencing major challenges faced by most developed countries when no one, regardless of riches or status, could travel to seek medical attention abroad,” the statement reads.

“I had to constitute a team of scholars, particularly in the medical profession and veterans in the business and practice of ancient herbal and alternative medicine, who brainstormed on exploiting the best in our local herbal medicine, and this led to the discovery of potent solutions through which beneficial products with which we combated and defeated the pandemic were discovered.

“All these activities have now snowballed into Equity Health Group, an international hospital and diagnostic centre with a lot of interlinked arms of medical solutions, including drug manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine production, among others.

“The best part of it is that this facility will source its ingredients locally, thereby strengthening the naira while boosting the country’s productivity.

“Equity Health Group stands at the forefront of healthcare innovation, encompassing a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries. Through these subsidiaries, we endeavour to revolutionize healthcare delivery and promote well-being globally. At Equity Health Group, we believe in patient-centered care, innovation, and integrity.

“I co-own the company with a young visionary entrepreneur – Dozy Mmobuosi, who has a very clear and similar vision to take the black race out of over-dependence on the Western world for medicine. We combined efforts to make it a world-class medical institution and diagnostic centre.

“I am pleased to inform you that the company has three subsidiaries. The first is the Equity Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre; a comprehensive hospital and diagnostic service that focuses on advanced medical technology and personalized care.

“Presently, it is situated in Lagos State, with plans for expansion to other parts of the country and the United Kingdom. The second arm is Equity Pharmaceuticals, a company that will leverage innovative technology to provide quality pharmaceutical products and services.

“The last but not least is the Equity Vaccine Laboratories, an arm that focuses on research and development of vaccines for global health security. With this, we aim to pioneer vaccines to tackle pressing global health challenges and ensure a safer future for all.”