UCTH Corporate Affairs

30/07/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE!!!

POSTPONEMENT OF DATE FOR APTITUDE TEST.

THE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE APTITUDE TEST FOR ND/HND PROGRAMMES INTO THE COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES, UCTH, WHICH WAS EARLIER SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 1ST, 2025, HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY 15TH OF AUGUST, 2025.

WE REGRET ANY INCONVENIENCES THIS POSTPONEMENT MAY CAUSE THE CANDIDATES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

NOTE: THE APTITUDE TEST SHALL BE COMPUTER BASED (CBT).

DR. AGNES INEME
PROVOST COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
FOR : MANAGEMENT

24/07/2025

NARD July 2025 NEC Meeting Commences in Calabar .

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) proudly hosts the July 2025 National Executive Council Meeting of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), themed “Securing the Future of Medical Practice in Nigeria: Prioritizing Physician Welfare, Training, and Systemic Reform.”

The week long events, which runs through Monday, 21st of July to Saturday, 26th July, 2025 was opened with a courtesy visit to the hospital’s Management, fostering dialogue and partnership between NARD and UCTH.

A welcome cocktail, graciously hosted by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme offered an evening of relaxation, bonding, and celebration, setting a vibrant tone for the days ahead.

22/07/2025

In a major boost for cancer treatment, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and global healthcare company Roche have expanded their Oncology Cost-Sharing Initiative to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH).

Through a newly signed MoU, this partnership aims to ease the financial burden of cancer care by reducing out-of-pocket expenses and improving access to life-saving treatment.

Cross River NHIA Coordinator, Stanley Effah, praised UCTH for its commitment to equity and innovation in care delivery, urging continued collaboration to make affordable cancer treatment a reality for all.

The Nation Newspaper Cancer: NHIA, Roche expand oncology cost-sharing initiative at UCTH Calabar

10/07/2025

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH INSTITUTIONS APPLAUDS UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT FOR TRANSFORMATIVE STRIDES.

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on Tuesday, 7th July, 2025 welcomed the Chairman of the House Committee on Health Institutions, Hon. Patrick Umoh, Ph.D., along with other distinguished members of the Committee from the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. The visit formed part of their official oversight duties aimed at evaluating healthcare delivery systems and assessing infrastructure within tertiary health institutions across the country.

The delegation was warmly received by the Chief Medical Director of UCTH, Professor Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, and other members of the hospital's management team. In his welcome address, Professor Ikpeme expressed deep appreciation to the lawmakers for prioritizing healthcare and demonstrating keen interest in the growth and development of medical institutions

During the visit, the Committee conducted a comprehensive inspection of key hospital facilities, including the newly installed 1.5 Tesla MRI machine, the Water treatment plant as well as various ongoing infrastructural projects such as the main theatre complex, the re-roofing project and the Accidents, Emergency & Trauma Centre.The Committee also held interactive sessions with union leaders, taking note of both the progress made and areas that require urgent Government intervention.

In his remarks, Hon. Patrick Umoh commended the Chief Medical Director and the Management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for the remarkable transformation in the hospital and their unwavering dedication to service delivery despite existing challenges. He pledged the Committee’s commitment to facilitating legislative support to improve funding, staffing, and infrastructure development in UCTH and other similar institutions nationwide. He further emphasized that the oversight visit aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's healthcare agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is focused on reforming and strengthening the health sector to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all Nigerians.

The oversight visit served as a significant step toward reinforcing collaboration between the Government and healthcare institutions, with the goal of enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery across the nation .

09/07/2025

A Landmark Achievement for UCTH!

The Medical Library Department has successfully conducted its first-ever Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the Pre-Professional Examination of the UCTH College of Community Health.

The 3-hour examination was conducted smoothly and without any hitches. Impressively, the candidates’ results were submitted to the Provost just five minutes after the exam ended a testament to our growing capacity for efficiency and innovation.

This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for improved transparency, service delivery, and academic excellence.

The department expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the Chief Medical Director , Prof Ikpeme A. Ikpeme , Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Innocent Abang, and Deputy CMAC (Training)Dr Felix Archibong for their steadfast support in making this vision a reality.

It’s a win for UCTH and a step forward in our digital transformation journey!

02/07/2025

Congratulations to us.

01/07/2025

UCTH UNVEILS A NEW DEDICATED UROLOGY CLINICS
In a significant boost to mens' health, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has unveiled a dedicated Urology Clinics Block. The Clinics Block consisting of a Waiting area, Consulting rooms, a Procedure room & support offices is named in honour of Late Sir (Prof.)Edet Okon Nkposong, Nigeria's first Urologist who lived from 1930 to 2024.

In commissioning the Clinics, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Management expects that Urological treatments and research will vastly improve in the institution. Already, the Clinic is the site for 2 major international research endeavors on prostate cancer. At the unveiling, the Nkposong family expressed sincere appreciation to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for honouring the memory and service of their Late patriach.

Congratulations to the Department of Urology and the UCTH community.

29/06/2025

SEASON OF WINNING!
We're celebrating excellence at UCTH.

We are thrilled to announce that Miss Roseline Ezinne, one of our outstanding students at the College of Nursing Sciences, UCTH, has emerged 1st Place Winner at the 2025 Nigerian Nursing Students' Olympiad – Grand Finale!

Roseline clinched the top spot in this highly competitive national event and was awarded a star prize of ₦1,000,000!

In the same spirit of excellence, Dr. Mbang Koffreh-Ada, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, also brought pride to the institution by winning the Best Poster Presentation Award at the SOGHIN (Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria) IBADAN 2025 .

This is a moment of immense pride for the entire University of Calabar Teaching Hospital community, show casing commitment to academic excellence and professionalism.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our ever supportive Management, the College of Nursing Sciences, the Department of Internal Medicine, and everyone who contributed to making this achievement possible.

Congratulations to our champions! The future is bright!

17/06/2025

Admission !!!!

2025/2026 Academic Session
College of Nursing Sciences, UCTH

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 academic session into the College of Nursing Sciences, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH).

For full details on requirements, application procedures, deadlines, and entrance exams, please refer to the official flier.

📞 For inquiries, contact the phone number on the flier or visit the college premises.

Don’t miss this opportunity to begin your journey into a rewarding career in nursing!

16/06/2025

It’s Monday, show up like you mean it.

13/06/2025

APPRECIATION POST

The Management and Staff of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who anonymously visited our patients with gift items and generously supported those struggling with medical bills during these difficult times.

Your kindness brought smiles, relief, and renewed hope to many.

A special thank you to the Bishop Archibong Archibong Foundation, for your annual visit in celebration of your Founder’s birthday, and to Mr. Divine Odoemena, who chose to mark his birthday by giving back in such a meaningful way.

Your compassion truly makes a difference.

🙏 Thank you for being thoughtful of us we look forward to your next visit!

07/06/2025

"We wish all our Muslim faithful a joyful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak!"