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The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital is a teaching hospital located in Enugu, Nigeria.

It is one of the foremost and highly reputable medical schools in Nigeria.

13/08/2025

Stakeholders Engagement Workshop on Sepsis Awareness Held in Enugu
By Dim Chinwendu Assumpter
UNTHNEWSONLINE

A two-day stakeholders engagement training workshop was organized by the STAIRS Project of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, in partnership with the Uganda National Health Consumers Organization (UNHCO) recently in Enugu.

During the event, participants were educated on sepsis and how it can be prevented and managed. The Principal Investigator, Dr. Uche Unigwe, explained that sepsis is a “serious complication of untreated infections, which can lead to multiple organ failure and, ultimately, death.”
He stressed that symptoms such as “persistent fever, slurred speech, extreme shivering, reduced urination, severe breathlessness, discoloured skin, and the feeling of being close to death are warning signs that should never be ignored.”

Dr. Unigwe emphasized the importance of early medical attention and treatment to prevent complications. He also highlighted the goal of the workshop, amongst which is to empower stakeholders with the knowledge they need to share this life-saving information within their communities.

Mrs. Sylveria Alwoch, a facilitator from UNHCO, taught key topics including Citizen-Led Advocacy, Publicity and Media Advocacy, and Building and Sustaining a National “Fight Sepsis” Campaign. She advised that while community managers and leaders must advocate, it must be done constructively. She encouraged them to use their platforms to promote good governance and not as tools for conflict.

Mr. Aziz Agaba also facilitated sessions on Power Relations and Governance for Health, Legal Empowerment, and Health Rights Related to Sepsis Prevention, Recognition, and Management. He introduced the 3P model and emphasized the importance of patients knowing their rights. His message was clear: “Elevate the voice of the patients.”

Tap on the link below to read more about the event.
https://unth.edu.ng/stakeholders-engagement-work

06/08/2025

UNTH SCHOOL OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT HOLDS SET 2022 INDUCTION/SET 2024 MATRICULATION CEREMONY

By Oriaku Angela and Okafor Ebele

The School of Health Information Management, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, held its matriculation ceremony for Set 2024 and induction ceremony for Set 2022 on August 2, 2025, at the UNTH Old Site.

The Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Agu Polycarp Uchenna, CEO of Enugu State Hospital Management Board, was represented by Dr. Mrs. Ezeudu Chinyere, Director of Medical Services, State Hospital Management Board. In her remarks, she highlighted the state government's efforts in digitalizing health information and charged the inductees to take their profession to the state level where it is mostly needed.

The Chief Medical Director, Prof.Obinna Onodugo, represented by the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Joy Eze, encouraged the newly admitted students and inductees to embrace hard work and commitment, to attract recognition from the hospital management and beyond. She emphasized the importance of handling health data with utmost care, given the nature of Health Information Management.

Tap on the link below to read more about the event
https://unth.edu.ng/unth-school-of-health-information-management-holds-set-2022-induction-set-2024-matriculation-ceremony/

26/07/2025

UNTH WARD 6A ADOPTED, TRANSFORMED AND HANDED OVER TO THE MANAGEMENT BY DR TONY UDEKWE.

23/07/2025

The Honourable Minister of Health commissions the new infrastructure and equipment at the UNTH Oncology Centre.

22/05/2025

UNTH ACHIEVES PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION: AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM STANDARDS

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Certificate of Compliance with Minimum Standards by the National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC), under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. This esteemed recognition was conferred on May 9, 2024, during a strategic retreat for Heads of Federal Teaching Hospitals held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Led by our esteemed Chief Medical Director, Professor Onodugo Obinna, the UNTH team has demonstrated unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards in healthcare delivery, education, and research. This achievement is a testament to the hospital's dedication to excellence and its relentless pursuit of quality.

The UNTH community celebrates this milestone, acknowledging the tireless efforts.

06/04/2025

3,000 strong and growing! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our LinkedIn community for your support.
Your presence and engagement fuel our commitment to excellence at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku-Ozalla.

Special appreciation to our Chief Medical Director, Prof. Obinna Onodugo, whose unwavering dedication to a world-class healthcare system continues to inspire transformation—both online and offline.
Together, we’re shaping a future of innovation, impact, and excellence in healthcare.

05/04/2025

UNTH AND PICU PROJECT TEAM USA ORGANISES A LIFE-CHANGING MEDICAL MISSION

By: Dim Chinwendu & Egbunine Chika

UNTHNEWS ONLINE

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, was honored to host a team of foreign healthcare specialists under Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Project PICU, USA, who embarked on a remarkable medical mission in association with the UNTH. Led by their team lead, Dr. Odera Nwankwo, the dedicated professionals brought their expertise and compassion to our Institution, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless children and families.

The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Obinna Onodugo, received donations of medical items from the PICU Team, USA, to support the PICU Project in UNTH.

During their week-long visit, the team conducted complex surgeries, providing critical care to young patients who desperately needed their expertise. According to Dr. Akpeh James, Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, UNTH, who spoke to UNTHNEWSONLINE, the surgeries included pediatric tonsillectomy, tracheostomy, and pediatric tongue tumor. Their skilled hands and precise techniques gave these children a second chance at life and their families a renewed sense of hope.

In addition to providing medical care, the team also conducted comprehensive training sessions for our local healthcare professionals. These sessions equipped our staff with valuable knowledge and skills, enabling them to better care for their patients and improve healthcare outcomes in our community.

Click on the link below to explore the highlights of this life-changing event.
https://unth.edu.ng/unth-and-picu-project-team-usa-organises-a-life-changing-medical-mission/

14/03/2025

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), in collaboration with Stanford University School of Medicine, warmly invites healthcare professionals to participate in the LMICs Free Radiology Webinar Series.

Click the link below to view the complete lecture schedule and register for the upcoming webinar on Head CT and Brain MRI, featuring Dr. Bryan Lanzman, on Monday, March 31st.

https://unth.edu.ng/join-the-stanford-unth-radiology-free-webinar-series-2025/

This webinar matters because timely and accurate interpretation of Head CT and Brain MRI scans can significantly impact patient outcomes in emergency and routine clinical settings.

Earn accreditation points from the Nigerian Medical Association (5 CME Points), AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, ANCC contact hours, and AAPA Category 1 CME credit.

03/03/2025

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Management, in partnership with Ondigo Technologies, has launched an Integrated Transport Payment System.

While introducing the project to the Management of the Hospital, a member of Ondigo Technologies, Dr. Onyia Godswill, explained that the technology is a digital method of collecting transport fares.
In his words, “A passenger only needs to obtain the company’s smart card and tap it on the payment terminal held by the driver, then the fare is then automatically deducted. I thank UNTH for the contract and guarantee them 100% revenue from the buses, eliminating fund shortages due to driver dishonesty and fund siphoning.
We promise to install DVR cameras inside the buses for surveillance, aiming to ensure deepened passenger safety.”

Explore the highlight of the launch by clicking on the link below.
https://unth.edu.ng/ondigo-technologies-launches-integrated-transport-payment-system-in-unth/

24/02/2025

The Public Relations Office, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, celebrated the 51st birthday of Mr. Uchelue Boniface today, the 24th of February 2025, in grand style.

Mr. Uchelue is the Head of Public Relations, UNTH.
Officers and staff of the Unit were filled with joy and adulation for the celebrant.

Also present to grace the occasion were Prof. Joy Eze, UNTH C-MAC, and the Director of Administration, Mrs. Uche Obi.
The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Obinna Onodugo had earlier sent his regrets and wished the celebrant God's blessings in his new age.

Explore the event highlights by clicking on the link below.
https://unth.edu.ng/public-relations-office-celebrates-mr-uchelue-boniface-e-as-he-turns-51/

06/02/2025

According to Steve Jobs, “innovation distinguishes the leader from the led”.

In the spirit of the above, the Chief Medical Director, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Prof. Obinna Onodugo, today, 5th February, 2025, commissioned the rehabilitated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Center at the hospital.

While introducing the project to the CMD and other guests for commissioning, the Managing Director, Dunon Synergy Projects, Engr. Uche Kezie, thanked the management of the UNTH for the contract and stated that the center, which is powered by Solar Energy, is a one hundred computer capacity hall that can host e-learning, e-conferences, ICT-based tests, etc. In his words, “the center is fully fortified to handle every information and communication needs of the hospital. More so, CCTV cameras have been installed at different locations in the facility for optimal security purposes”.

In an address before the commissioning, the CMD applauded the effort of the contractor in ensuring early completion of the project and gave assurance that the facility will provide excellent services to the hospital community and also connect it to the entire world.
Speaking further, he said, “the facility will be used for seminars, training sessions, management retreats, and more. The complex will soon transform into a more sophisticated ICT center”.

The occasion was graced with the presence of the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Joy Eze, the Director of Administration, Mrs. Uche Obi, the Acting Director of Finance, Mr. Emmanuel Okoro, the SSA/Head of PPMO, Dr. Obinna Okwesili, the Deputy CMACs, Heads of Department, and other members of the UNTH community.

04/02/2025

Throwback to the Neglected Tropical Diseases day on January 30th with focus on Leprosy.

In language Igbo, Dr Ogechi Sylvia Eze has discussed the following;

- What are NTDs- Neglected Tropical Diseases.

- What is Leprosy called Ekpenta in Igbo

- How is Leprosy Spread.

- Symptoms of Leprosy.

- Prevention of Leprosy.

Address

Ituku-Ozalla Along Enugu/Port Harcourt Express Way
Enugu
410001

Telephone

+2348033458010

Website

https://unth.edu.ng/

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