The Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, invites the public to the Professor O.T. Edema Legacy Cataract Free Outreach Programme, organized to commemorate Professor O.T. Edema’s 70th Birthday and Retirement. Screenings: Monday, 20th – Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. Surgery: Wednesday, 22nd – Friday, 24th, July 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Daily. […]

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Committee, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), led by the Chairman, Prof. Esohe O. Ogboghodo, on Tuesday, 5th May 2026, joined the global community in commemorating World Hand Hygiene Day 2026, with the theme: “Action Saves Lives.” In her remarks, the Head […]

Theme: Unite. Act. Eliminate. World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day is commemorated annually on 30 January to raise awareness about a group of preventable and treatable diseases that continue to affect over one billion people globally, particularly in low-income and underserved communities. In Nigeria, NTDs remain a major public health concern, contributing to disability, stigma, […]

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director, Agen Lonspan Industries, Rt. Hon. Chevalier Andrew O. Agenmonmen, JP, KSG ,KSM. During the visit, an award of humanitarian excellence was […]

The quiz competition was held on the 19th November 2025 at the UBTH VIP Lounge brought together seven (Departments) from two of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital schools for an engaging and intellectually stimulating contest on antimicrobial stewardship. At the end of the competition, the Department of Nursing of the College of Nursing Sciences […]

In observance of the global World Diabetes Day held annually on the 14th of November and the 2025 theme “Diabetes and the workplace,” the Endocrine Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital organised a diabetes outreach at the Consultant’s Outpatient Department of the hospital. The initiative was conceived to promote heightened awareness, facilitate early […]

From recognising symptoms early to making healthier choices every day, small actions go a long way. Diabetes is manageable, and awareness is the first step. Stay aware. Stay active. Eat healthy. Get screened. Your health matters. WorldDiabetesDay #WDD2025 #DiabetesWellBeing #DiabetesAndTheWorkplace #UBTHEndocrineUnit #UBTHCARES

Theme: Diabetes and the Workplace Today, 14th November 2025, the Endocrine Unit, UBTH joins the global community to mark #WorldDiabetesDay 2025, highlighting this year’s focus on diabetes and well-being in the workplace. With over 589 million people living with diabetes worldwide, and most of them being of working age, the workplace has become an important […]