The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, on Thursday, 23rd July, 2026, paid a visit to the UBTH Ophthalmic Complex to assess the outcomes of the ongoing Prof. O. T. Edema Free Cataract Surgery Programme.
During the visit, the Chief Medical Director interacted with beneficiaries who had successfully undergone cataract surgery. Many of the patients shared moving testimonies of how they had lived with impaired vision and blindness but now have their sight restored following the life-changing surgical intervention.
The beneficiaries expressed profound appreciation to the hospital management for making the programme possible and offered heartfelt prayers and goodwill messages for Prof. Ize-Iyamu and the entire UBTH Medical team.
Speaking during the visit, the Chief Medical Director reaffirmed UBTH’s commitment to providing accessible, quality healthcare services that improve the lives of the people. She also used the opportunity to sensitise patients, their relatives, and members of the public on the forthcoming Free Medical Outreach at the UBTH Comprehensive Health Centre, Udo, scheduled to hold from 11th to 14th August, 2026, encouraging residents of Udo and neighbouring communities to take advantage of the free healthcare services.
Accompanying the Chief Medical Director were the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo; the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Research and Ethics), Prof. (Mrs.) Adebola Ehizele, and other members of the hospital management team.
