NISLT commends UBTH for establishing a Drug Testing Centre to address alcohol and substance abuse in the South-South region.
UBTH Commissions State-of-the-Art Ambulance to Strengthen Emergency Medical Services
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) today, 31 August 2026, commissioned a new state-of-the-art ambulance donated by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Renewed Hope Agenda, further strengthening the Hospital’s capacity to provide timely emergency medical care and safe patient transportation. The commissioning ceremony was performed by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, […]
UBTH, NMA, FG Unveil NIDCOM Diaspora Medical Health Impact Initiative in Edo
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), in collaboration with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), on Monday July 20th, 2026 officially launched the NIDCOM Diaspora Medical Health Impact Initiative in Edo State. The initiative aims to leverage the expertise of Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to enhance […]
UBTH STRENGTHENS POWER STABILITY THROUGH STRATEGIC RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
On 26th February, 2026, in Abuja, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, met with the MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, to advance solar power support for the Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen and stabilize its electricity supply. The approved renewable […]
PUBLIC DISCLAIMER ON FAKE ADMISSION LETTERS
The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) College of Nursing alerts the public, applicants, parents, and guardians that fraudulent individuals are circulating fake “Offer of Provisional Admission” letters claiming to be from UBTH. The sample currently in circulation is not issued by UBTH. All genuine admission notifications are released only through official UBTH portals […]
“CARES” in motion
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has anchored her vision for the hospital on a simple principle, “CARES“. The acronym represents a practical, transformative agenda designed to reposition UBTH as a model of excellence in healthcare delivery, research, and staff welfare. At the heart of […]
PROF. (MRS.) IDIA IZE-IYAMU BREAKS 52-YEAR RECORD, ATTRACTS ₦2.5 BILLION LEGACY PROJECT TO UBTH
Barely one week into her tenure, the newly appointed Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, has made history by attracting a ₦2.5 billion legacy project; the first of its kind in the 52-year history of the hospital. This landmark development was formally announced by the […]
UBTH Welcomes New CMD – Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) proudly welcomes Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as its new Chief Medical Director (CMD). Her appointment marks a historic milestone, as she becomes the first female CMD in UBTH’s 52-year history. Prof. Ize-Iyamu is a distinguished scholar, clinician, and leader whose wealth of experience will usher in a new chapter […]
STAFF OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2024
STAFF OF THE MONTH, AUGUST 2024 our staff of the month of August 2024 is Prof. Omolade Augustina Awodu (FNAMed, MBChB, MD, FMCPath) a Professor of Haematology at the School of Basic Clinical Sciences, UNIBEN and Consultant Haematologist UBTH. She’s currently the Head of Department and the National President of the Nigerian Society For Haematology […]
Know the Symptoms of Cholera
Don’t ignore them! Visit the nearest healthcare facility for prompt diagnosis and Treatment. Vomiting. Dehydration. Abdominal Pain. Watery Diarrhea. Don’t ignore them. Together, we can Stop Cholera