The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) warmly invites residents of Udo and neighbouring communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area, Edo State, to a FREE Three-Day Medical Outreach. The outreach will take place from Tuesday, 11th to Thursday, 13th August, 2026, at the UBTH Comprehensive Health Centre, Udo, from 8:00 […]
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The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) invites all residents of Udo and neighbouring communities to its Free Medical Outreach, taking place at the Comprehensive Health Centre (CHC), Udo. Date: 11th – 13th August 2026. Venue: Comprehensive Health Centre (CHC), Udo Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm daily. For three days, our team of experienced healthcare professionals […]
World Hepatitis Day 2026
Theme: “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down” Many people living with hepatitis do not experience symptoms until significant liver damage has occurred. That is why getting tested is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health and the health of those around you. This World Hepatitis Day, the University of Benin […]
World Orthodontic Health Day 2026
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) joins the global community in commemorating the 2026 World Orthodontic Health Day, reaffirming its commitment to quality oral healthcare as an integral component of overall health and wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Beyond Dtraight Teeth,” highlights that orthodontic care extends beyond aesthetics to include function, comfort, speech, oral hygiene, […]
UBTH Marks World Hearing Day with Community Outreach in Iyowa
Today, Wednesday, 25th February 2026, as part of activities lined up to commemorate World Hearing Day 2026, the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, carried out a community outreach at Iyowa Primary School, Iyowa. With the theme, “From Communities to Classroom: Hearing Care for All Children,” the […]
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025
Theme: ACT NOW: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future Today marks the beginning of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025, and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, UBTH joins the global call to strengthen actions that prevent and control antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR remains a major threat to global health, reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals […]
World Prematurity Day 2025 at UBTH
Theme: Give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future. Today, 17 November 2025 , the University of Benin Teaching Hospital joins the global community to mark World Prematurity Day 2025, emphasizing the critical need for timely, specialised care for babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Prematurity remains a leading cause of neonatal […]
WORLD DIABETES DAY 2025
Join the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Unit, UBTH as we mark this year’s World Diabetes Day with the theme: “Diabetes and the Workplace” Date: Friday, 14th November, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM Venue: UBTH Field, beside the main exit gate This year’s theme sheds light on the importance of creating healthier, more supportive workplaces for people […]
UBTH Commemorates World Hand Hygiene Day 2025. Theme “
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital joined the global health community to mark the 2025 World Hand Hygiene Day with a series of impactful activities aimed at reinforcing best practices in infection prevention and control. The day began with a Hand Hygiene Road Walk and Awareness Campaign led by the hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control […]
World Parkinson’s Disease Day
Today, we remember and stand with the seniors, those who walk slowly, sometimes with a tremor in their hands, voice, or head. They move with short, careful steps, shoulders slightly stooped, their voices often soft and barely audible. Their sense of smell may be fading, but their minds remain sharp, their faculties nearly intact. This […]