Paediatrics in Lagos
A children's hospital in Ikeja, with the price of each day published
Treatment in Lagos with the price set out before you book.
Published prices
Children's Hospital Admission
- Semi-private room, per day₦65,000
- Private room, per day₦130,000
- Nursing fee, once per admission₦40,000
- Continuous oxygen, per day₦35,000
Prices last checked 22 October 2026.
Children's Hospital Admission at Mezo Health: semi-private room, per day, ₦65,000. It covers nursing care day and night, daily review by the paediatric team, and on-site laboratory and pharmacy. Prices last checked 22 October 2026.
When a child needs to stay in hospital, for a drip, antibiotics, oxygen, a sickle cell crisis or observation after a fit, Haven Paediatrics in GRA, Ikeja admits them on a ward built only for children, open 24 hours, with a laboratory and pharmacy on site. A parent stays throughout. The room rate per day and the nursing fee are published, and medicines and tests are shown to you as they are used.
Also called: Paediatric ward, Children's ward, Admission for a child, Children's hospital in Ikeja
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed . This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Published price
₦65,000
Semi-private room, per day
A parent stays with the child.
What the price covers
- A bed on a children-only ward, with a parent staying
- Nursing care day and night
- Daily review by the paediatric team
- On-site laboratory and pharmacy
What it does not cover
- Medicines, tests and drips, billed as used and shown to you daily
- Blood for a transfusion, which a blood bank supplies at its cost
- Specialist opinions beyond the paediatric team, priced before they are arranged
Related prices
Semi-private room, per day
A parent stays with the child.
₦65,000
Private room, per day
A room of your own, with a parent staying.
₦130,000
Nursing fee, once per admission
₦40,000
Continuous oxygen, per day
₦35,000
What would change this price
- The number of days in hospital
- Oxygen, added per day only when it is needed
- A move to the neonatal unit for a newborn, priced per day
Many HMO plans cover paediatric admission and neonatal care with prior authorisation. Give the desk your HMO number and it files the request. If the plan declines, you are told the cash price before anything is agreed.
Who this is for
- A child who cannot keep fluids down and needs a drip
- Severe malaria, pneumonia or another infection needing treatment through a drip
- A sickle cell crisis that needs strong pain relief or fluids
- Observation after a seizure, or breathing difficulty that needs oxygen
- A planned stay after children's surgery
When it is not the right answer
- A child who is unconscious, fitting now, struggling to breathe or bleeding heavily: go to the nearest emergency department now, or call 112
- Children who need intensive care on a ventilator outside the newborn period, who need a paediatric intensive care unit
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Assessment₦50,000
A paediatrician examines your child and decides whether admission is needed, or whether care at home is safe.
- 2
Admission₦40,000
Your child is settled on the ward with you. The nursing fee is charged once for the stay.
- 3
Daily review
The team reviews your child every day and tells you what was used and why.
- 4
Home
Discharge with medicines explained, the signs that mean come back, and a review booked if needed.
What happens afterwards
In hospital
Most children admitted for an infection or dehydration are home within a few days.
At home
Finish any medicine as prescribed and return for review if the team asked you to.
Risks and limits you should know
- The risks are those of your child's illness and its treatment, which the team explains at admission.
Every treatment has limits and side effects. Yours are explained before you start, and you can always say no.
Questions people ask
How much is admission at a children's hospital in Lagos?
At Haven Paediatrics through Mezo, a semi-private room is ₦65,000 a day and a private room ₦130,000 a day, plus a ₦40,000 nursing fee once per admission. Medicines and tests are billed as used.
Can I stay with my child?
Yes. A parent stays throughout, in either room type.
Is the hospital open at night?
Haven Paediatrics is open 24 hours. If your child is seriously unwell right now, go to the nearest emergency department first.
Can I use my HMO?
Many plans cover paediatric admission with prior authorisation, and the desk files it. If cover is declined, you are told the cash price before anything is agreed.
Prices shown are Mezo cash prices in naira and were last checked on 22 October 2026. The consultation fee is the same whatever is found. Anything that follows, such as medication, tests or further sessions, is priced and agreed with you before it starts.