University of Benin Teaching Hospital

16/10/2025

10/10/2025

𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀.

As part of activities marking World Mental Health Day 2025 themed “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” the Department of Mental Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), paid a courtesy visit on the Hospital Management.

In his address, the Head of Department, Prof. Ehigiator Adayonfo highlighted the severe mental health impacts of crises such as disasters, pandemics, conflicts, and insecurity.

He commended the hospital leadership under Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu for supporting efforts to strengthen mental health and addiction services within and beyond UBTH.

Prof. Adayonfo emphasized the need to:

1. Integrate mental health into emergency preparedness plans.

2. Expand training on psychological first aid and trauma-informed care.

3. Increase community awareness and accessibility of services.

4. Build stronger partnerships to ensure support reaches those in need during crises.

In her response, Prof. Ize-Iyamu congratulated the department and reaffirmed her advocacy for integrating mental health care into services offered at Primary Health Centres across Edo State.

The visit concluded with a presentation of souvenirs and a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.

09/10/2025

You only get one pair, love them, protect them, care for them.

This , take a step toward better eye health.

09/10/2025

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Join us as the Department of Ophthalmology, UBTH, in collaboration with the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, celebrates World Sight Day 2025 with the theme:

“𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀: 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.”

This global observance reminds us to prioritize our eye health and ensure that no one is left behind in accessing quality eye care.

01/10/2025

On behalf of the Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, I extend heartfelt greetings to all our staff, students, patients, clients, and indeed all Nigerians on this year’s Independence Day celebration.

This day reminds us of the freedom and responsibility we share as one nation under God, a people strengthened by resilience, lifted by hope, and united in our common destiny. It is a moment to reflect on how far we have come as a people and to renew our commitment to building the Nigeria of our dreams.

At UBTH, we take pride in being part of this national journey. As a foremost teaching hospital, we remain dedicated to pushing the frontiers of medical research, innovation, and clinical excellence. Every patient treated, every student trained, and every life touched reflects our contribution to the progress of our beloved nation.

Your health is precious to us. As Nigeria moves forward with courage and vision, UBTH will continue to stand as a beacon of healing, knowledge, and service to humanity.

May this Independence Day inspire unity, sacrifice, and renewed patriotism in us all. Together, let us keep faith alive for a healthier, stronger, and brighter Nigeria.

Happy Independence Day!

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. (𝗠𝗿𝘀.) 𝗜𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗻 𝗜𝘇𝗲-𝗜𝘆𝗮𝗺𝘂
Chief Medical Director

29/09/2025

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘

I am profoundly grateful to God Almighty and to every one of you who joined me yesterday at my investiture as President of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists (NAO). Your presence, prayers, and goodwill made the occasion truly remarkable and memorable.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, his entourage, the SSG, and office of the First Lady for gracing the event with their presence. I am equally grateful to other eminent personalities who honoured us, the outgone Executive of NAO for their remarkable service, and the organizers for their tireless efforts in making the day a success.

Special thanks also go to the management and staff of UBTH for their immense support, my professional colleagues for their solidarity, and my dear family whose prayers, encouragement, and sacrifices made this milestone possible. To friends and well-wishers who stood by me in diverse ways, I say a big thank you. Your encouragement strengthens my resolve to serve with dedication, integrity, and vision.

Together, we shall continue to advance the cause of orthodontics and contribute meaningfully to the growth of healthcare in Nigeria.

For those who travelled to Benin, we wish you journey mercies back to your various destinations.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗜𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗻 𝗜𝘇𝗲-𝗜𝘆𝗮𝗺𝘂,
President, Nigerian Association of Orthodontists (NAO).

25/09/2025

𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟮-𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) earlier today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new 22-room office block complex.

The event was performed by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN), who noted that the project is designed to provide office accommodation for lecturers who participate in the training of medical students. He emphasized that the facility would enhance their comfort, reduce stress, and strengthen already existing collaboration between UBTH and UNIBEN as sister institutions.

Speaking on the project, Director of Physical Planning (DPP), UNIBEN, QS Uhunmwangho Eric, explained that this is a capital project with a targeted completion timeline of six months.

Representing the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Stanley Okugbo, expressed profound gratitude to the Vice Chancellor and his team for their support and partnership.

Other management team members present at the event are Mrs. JJ Oyakhilome (Acting Director of Administration and Prof Mrs Amina Okhakhu DCMAC Clinical services, Mrs M. Irhibogbe Head, Department of Physical planning among others.

24/09/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬, 𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City for the 2025/2026 academic session.

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨.

22/09/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦!!

Prof (Mrs) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu (FICD), Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, inducted as Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD).

This is yet another feather added to the already full cap of the trail blazing and ceiling shattering CMD.

Congratulations madam CMD and more power to your elbows.💪🏼💪🏼

20/09/2025

UBTH: 𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗠𝗗