University of Benin Teaching Hospital, PMB1111, Benin Lagos Express Road, Bénin (2026)

28/02/2026

𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣

On 26th February, 2026, in Abuja, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, met with the MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, to advance solar power support for the Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen and stabilize its electricity supply.

The approved renewable energy intervention will complement existing supply and enhance uninterrupted power across the Hospital. Implementation begins later this year.

-CARES

28/02/2026

UBTH STRENGTHENS POWER STABILITY THROUGH STRATEGIC RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP

Yesterday, 26th February 2026, in Abuja, I met with the MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, to advance solar power support for the University of Benin Teaching Hospital as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen and stabilize electricity supply across the Hospital.

I am pleased to share that the renewable energy intervention has been approved. This initiative will complement existing supply channels and enhance uninterrupted power across critical areas of the Hospital.

Implementation is scheduled to begin later this year.

Prof. Idia N. Ize-Iyamu
CMD, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

26/02/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲

As we mark 2026 World Hearing Day, the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital is taking hearing care beyond the hospital walls, into the community and now, the mosque.

Because every child deserves the chance to hear clearly, learn confidently, and participate fully in the classroom.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲, 𝗜𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠

What to expect:
• Health awareness talks
• Free hearing screening
• Seminar presentations
• Treatment of ear diseases

Early detection can change a child’s entire future.

Let’s move hearing care from communities to classrooms, together.

BeninCity

26/02/2026

𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗮

On Wednesday, 25th February 2026, as part of activities lined up to commemorate 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital carried out a community outreach at 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗮.

With the theme, “𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢: 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣,” the team took hearing care to a community and directly into the classroom, reinforcing the importance of early detection and timely intervention in children.

The outreach brought together pupils, members of staff, and some parents present for an engaging and impactful session.

Health awareness talks were delivered on proper ear hygiene, prevention of ear infections, and recognizing early signs of hearing loss that may affect a child’s speech, academic performance, and overall development.

Free hearing screenings were conducted for the pupils, enabling early identification of possible hearing challenges.

Children diagnosed with minor ear conditions received treatment on-site, while those who required further specialist care were referred for comprehensive evaluation and management.

The outreach recorded strong participation and engagement from the school community, highlighting the need to prioritize hearing health within our homes and schools.

Appreciation goes to the Odionwere of Iyowa Community, the staff and pupils of Iyowa Primary School, and the parents present for their warm reception, cooperation, and active participation, which greatly contributed to the success of the outreach.

As we approach the official commemoration of World Hearing Day 2026, this activity reflects UBTH’s continued commitment to community-based preventive care and to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to hear, learn, and thrive.

25/02/2026

𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗮

Today, Wednesday, 25th February 2026, as part of activities lined up to commemorate 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital carried out a community outreach at 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗮.

With the theme, “𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢: 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣,” the team took hearing care to a community and directly into the classroom, reinforcing the importance of early detection and timely intervention in children.

The outreach brought together pupils, members of staff, and some parents present for an engaging and impactful session.

Health awareness talks were delivered on proper ear hygiene, prevention of ear infections, and recognizing early signs of hearing loss that may affect a child’s speech, academic performance, and overall development.

Free hearing screenings were conducted for the pupils, enabling early identification of possible hearing challenges.

Children diagnosed with minor ear conditions received treatment on-site, while those who required further specialist care were referred for comprehensive evaluation and management.

The outreach recorded strong participation and engagement from the school community, highlighting the need to prioritize hearing health within our homes and schools.

Appreciation goes to the Odionwere of Iyowa Community, the staff and pupils of Iyowa Primary School, and the parents present for their warm reception, cooperation, and active participation, which greatly contributed to the success of the outreach.

As we approach the official commemoration of World Hearing Day 2026, this activity reflects UBTH’s continued commitment to community-based preventive care and to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to hear, learn, and thrive.

25/02/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻, 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀!

The Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is set to commemorate World Hearing Day 2026 with the theme:

“𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻.”

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Iyowa Primary School, Iyowa
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 25th March 2026

This outreach will feature:
• Health awareness talks
• Free hearing screening
• Seminar presentations
• Treatment of ear diseases

We invite parents, teachers, caregivers, and community members to take advantage of this opportunity to safeguard the hearing health of our children.

Early detection and timely intervention can make a lifetime of difference.

Let’s work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to hear, learn, and thrive.

For enquiries, please contact the numbers on the flyer.

23/02/2026

𝗡𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼!

Join us for 𝘌𝘺𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘩 𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘳𝘶 𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 for 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, from March 2nd reach March 10th, 2026.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲:
• 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 8 AM – 2 PM everyday from March 2nd – 6th, 2026.
• 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆: from March 4th – 10th, 2026.

Take the first step make you fit see clear again.

22/02/2026

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮–𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Take advantage of this opportunity for professional eye examination, affordable treatment, and expert post-operative care.

Early detection can save your sight.

Share with someone who may benefit.

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨.

21/02/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀? These may be signs of cataract, a leading cause of visual impairment, especially among older adults.

The Department of Ophthalmology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital invites members of the public to benefit from its 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, and screening exercise, designed to make professional, sight-restoring care accessible and affordable.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝗻𝗱 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰𝘁𝗵 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Early screening and timely surgery can restore vision and significantly improve quality of life.

Residents of Benin City and surrounding communities are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨: Call the number in the attached video or visit UBTH during screening days.

21/02/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦, 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗘, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 (𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛)

The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has noted with grave concern the circulation of false, misleading, and malicious publications targeted at the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Hospital, Prof (Mrs) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, in some sections of social media, particularly regarding the engagement of a private laboratory service within the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit.

Management states unequivocally that these allegations are entirely false, defamatory, and devoid of factual or legal basis, and appear calculated to mislead the public, incite distrust, and unjustly impugn the integrity of the Chief Medical Director and the institution.

For clarity, the private laboratory service was engaged to complement the Hospital’s existing diagnostic services within the A&E Unit. The decision was taken strictly in the overriding interest of patient care and safety, particularly for critically ill patients whose survival depends on immediate and uninterrupted access to laboratory investigations especially when there are challenges with the UBTH laboratory in the Accident and Emergency unit.

This engagement was neither arbitrary nor unlawful but fully compliant with extant Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) directives, which empower hospital managements to adopt innovative arrangements to ensure the continuity of critical healthcare services. The service is intended to function alongside the Hospital’s laboratories, augmenting capacity and efficiency, and not to replace or supplant the hospital’s core laboratory services. Indeed, there exist over ten (10) functional hospital laboratories across UBTH and they continue to operate, clearly negating any insinuation of institutional displacement or privatization.

Management therefore rejects in the strongest terms the reckless dissemination of falsehoods and cautions and wish to state that the continued publication or repetition of these defamatory claims may attract appropriate legal action, as UBTH reserves the right to protect the reputation of its leadership and institution through all lawful means.

Members of the public are accordingly advised to disregard these spurious allegations and rely solely on verified information issued through official channels of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

UBTH remains steadfast in its statutory mandate to deliver quality healthcare, uphold professional ethics, and safeguard lives, regardless of prevailing challenges.

Signed:
Osaretin Iyen,
Head, Public Relations and Information Unit,
For: Chief Medical Director

19/02/2026

𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧.

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Smile Train, is offering FREE cleft surgery for individuals who cannot afford treatment.

Our mission is to give every child born with a cleft the chance to live a full, healthy, and confident life. No family should have to carry this burden alone when help is available.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆?

Visit UBTH or contact the hospital today to begin the process. Early intervention can change a life forever.

Please share this message. Someone in your network might need it.

17/02/2026

The National Cancer Control Programme under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, successfully organized a two-day capacity-building workshop focused on the use of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines, Chemotherapy Safety, and Pain Management.

The workshop was held on the 16th and 17th of February 2026 at the VIP Lounge of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. It brought together healthcare professionals dedicated to strengthening oncology practice and improving cancer care delivery across Nigeria.

The training aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge and practical application of evidence-based cancer treatment protocols, reinforce chemotherapy safety standards, and promote effective pain management strategies.

The first lecture was delivered by Dr. Ikhile Emmanuel, Head of Department, Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, University of Benin Teaching Hospital. His presentation focused on the use and adaptation of the NCCN Guidelines in clinical practice.

He provided participants with a comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatment pathways and emphasized the importance of standardizing cancer care in line with globally recognized protocols while adapting them to the local healthcare context.

The second lecture was presented by Pharm. Paul Ijomah and centered on chemotherapy safety. The session highlighted the safe handling, preparation, administration, and disposal of cytotoxic drugs. Emphasis was placed on preventing medication errors, managing adverse drug reactions, ensuring occupational safety, and implementing institutional safety protocols to protect both patients and healthcare workers.

The third lecture, delivered by Nurse Blessing Ekhator, addressed pain management in cancer care. The presentation focused on proper pain assessment, multimodal pain control strategies, and the rational use of analgesics, including opioids. The session underscored the importance of patient-centered care, effective communication, and continuous monitoring in achieving optimal pain relief for cancer patients.

The workshop featured interactive discussions, case studies, and knowledge-sharing sessions that encouraged collaboration among participants. It reflects the continued commitment of the National Cancer Control Programme and its partners to building healthcare capacity, strengthening oncology services, and advancing the quality of cancer care in Nigeria.

University of Benin Teaching Hospital

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