University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital explained

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Location:Ituku-Ozalla
State:Enugu State
Country:Nigeria

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital is a federal government of Nigeria teaching hospital located in Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria. The current chief medical director is Obinna Onodugo.

History

University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital was built in the early 20th century by the colonial administrators. After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, it changed into a general hospital. It was converted into a specialized hospital on July 1, 1970, by the east central state government. The federal military government of Nigeria took over the hospital by decree number 23 of 1974, while leaving the management in the hands of the council of University of Nigeria. In July 1976 after the appointment of an autonomous management board, the hospital became independent. On 8 January 2007, the hospital moved to a permanent site at Ituku-Ozalla.[1] [2]

Departments

The hospital consists of 41 main departments with three outposts namely.[1] [3] [4]

Schools

The hospital consists of 9 schools.[1] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History - UNTH. University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. 25 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Onodugo emerges CMD of UNTH. 24 May 2019. The Guardian Newspaper. 25 May 2022.
  3. Web site: UNTH gets new CMD, Dr Onodugo. 23 May 2019. 25 May 2022. The Punch Newspaper.
  4. Web site: Excitement as UNTH nurses give medical tests on over 1500 eye, diabetes patients. 26 June 2019. Vanguard Newspapers. 25 May 2022.
  5. Web site: Nigerian Doctors, among the best in the world – UNTH CMD. Nweze. Emmanuel. 5 October 2021. 25 May 2022. Blueprint Newspapers.