UBTH Updates

The Cardiology Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital today joined the rest of the World to mark this years’ World Hypertension Day with the theme ” Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control it, Live Longer”.

In commemoration of the 2022 World Hand Hygiene Day, the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City joined the rest of the world in celebrating the day with the theme “Healthcare Quality and Safety Climate or Culture that Values Hand Hygiene and Infection Prevention and Control“. The Chief Medical Director, Prof D.E Obaseki in his opening remark harped on the importance of hand hygiene. He noted that most infections are passed on from person to person through our hands. In other to break the chain of infection, it is very important to always wash our hands, he stated.

CPR is a skill that everyone should have regardless of their education level or occupation. Being able to check for a collapsed person’s responsiveness, breathing, and pulse is crucial.

The much anticipated CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Expo held today 28th April, 2022 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.

Do you know that 60% of Colon cancer cases can be prevented by screening?*

Who are those qualified for colon cancer screening?

– Age 40 years and above.

– Those with family history of colon cancer.

– Those with positive fecal occult blood test.

– Those have change in bowel habit, passage of blood in stool or unexplained weight loss.

– Screen your Colon with a colonoscopy today to prevent Colon cancer.

– Visit a Gastroenterologist or a General Surgeon for guidance.

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We are pleased to announce that the 2022-2025 Strategic Development Plan for the hospital has been finalized. This document is a continuation of the 2017-2021 Strategic Reform Plan.

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We use this platform to celebrate a man who we have come to acknowledge and appreciate as a friend of our hospital.

Prince (Dr.) Richard Oma Ahoronuagho, SAN is an exemplary personality. A kind-hearted man and a trailblazer.

The Management of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, pursuant to its commitment to ease access to its services by patients, clients and staff have commissioned another ATM point at the Accident and Emergency Complex ( beside the oxygen plant).

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. D.E. Obaseki earlier today played host to the Vice Chancellor of University of Benin (UNIBEN) Prof. Lilian Imuetinyan Salami who said she was in UBTH on a familiarization visit.