Babcock University, Ogun State, has become the first institution in Nigeria and West Africa to acquire and commission the Pirogov Digital Anatomy Table, a technology designed to transform medical education through interactive three-dimensional learning.
The university also becomes the sixth institution in Africa to acquire and deploy the technology following its commissioning at the Department of Anatomy on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The University President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Afolarin Ojewole, described the development as a significant milestone in the institution’s efforts to advance medical and health sciences education through technology-driven learning.
He said the acquisition reflected the university’s commitment to innovation, global relevance and the development of a future-ready healthcare workforce.
According to him, the technology would strengthen the institution’s academic foundation by combining conventional teaching methods with modern digital tools and practical learning.
The Pirogov Digital Anatomy Table provides an interactive platform for exploring the human body in three dimensions, allowing students and lecturers to examine anatomical structures, rotate virtual models, perform digital dissections and study the relationships between organs and tissues.
Ojewole said the technology would enable students to move beyond textbook-based learning and gain a deeper understanding of human anatomy through practical digital exploration.
The platform will serve as a shared academic resource for the Benjamin Carson Snr. College of Health and Medical Sciences, supporting teaching, learning and research across several disciplines.
Medical students are expected to benefit from improved clinical and surgical anatomy training, while nursing students will gain a better understanding of body systems and patient care.
Medical Laboratory Science students will also use the technology to strengthen their knowledge of tissue and organ structures, while anatomy students will have additional opportunities for demonstrations, research and practical learning.
The Provost of the College, Professor Adeola Fowotade, described the commissioning as a historic development, saying the technology would revolutionise the teaching of anatomy and related medical sciences.
She added that the platform would promote multidisciplinary learning, extend educational opportunities beyond the university and strengthen the institution’s alignment with international standards in healthcare education.
The Head of the Department of Anatomy, Dr Stephen Adelodun, said the acquisition represented more than a transition from traditional to digital dissection.
He explained that the equipment offers greater interactivity and ease of use while reducing dependence on cadavers and minimising students’ exposure to formalin and other chemicals used in specimen preservation.
Also speaking at the ceremony, a representative of the equipment supplier, Medbridge Health Choice Limited, Dr Folarin Olasogba, disclosed that the system comes with 200 licences for students and faculty members.
He said the licences would expand access to the learning platform beyond the laboratory, allowing more members of the university community to benefit from the technology.
The acquisition forms part of Babcock University’s broader commitment to innovation and the preparation of graduates equipped to meet the demands of an evolving healthcare sector.
With the commissioning, the university has further strengthened its investment in technology-driven medical education and its ambition to remain a leading institution for health sciences training in Africa.
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