Benue State University Teaching Hospital

02/03/2026

BSUTH INTENSIFIES HYGIENE, SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST LASSA FEVER

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital has strengthened hygiene compliance and sensitization efforts following rising Lassa fever concerns in Benue State

Hand washing stations installed at strategic points have boosted preventive measures, with staff and patients observed complying before entering wards, clinics and offices.

During a monitoring tour on Monday, 2nd March, 2016, the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, described the response as encouraging, stressing that prevention remains the most affordable safeguard against infectious diseases.

Dr. Hwande also conducted on-the-spot assessments of the Accident and Emergency Unit, GOPD, wards and theatre to evaluate the hospital’s preparedness to manage suspected cases.

He urged health workers to remain proactive in patient care and advised relatives and visitors to consistently utilize the hand washing facilities provided across the hospital premises.

The CMD reassured the public of collaboration between the state Ministry of Health and relevant agencies to contain the outbreak, as patients were seen adhering to hygiene protocols at filing time.

Tsenzughul Moses F. mnipr
CIO/Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

28/02/2026

BSUTH PROCURES HAND WASHING STATIONS TO TACKLE LASSA FEVER

Barely 24 hours after the Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, assessed the Lassa fever situation at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, the hospital management has procured ten hand washing stations.

The procurement followed a promise by the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, to provide additional preventive facilities to curb the spread of the disease within the hospital and protect staff, patients, and visitors.

Receiving the stations on Saturday, 28th February, 2026, Dr. Hwande thanked Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for his proactive healthcare measures aimed at safeguarding the people of Benue State against the Lassa fever epidemic.

He disclosed that epidemiological findings indicate about 240 infections statewide, while 18 patients, including children, adults, and medical workers, are currently receiving treatment at the hospital’s isolation centre.

Dr. Hwande stressed the need for a hygienic environment, stating that the entire hospital has already been fumigated as part of strengthened preventive measures, noting that prevention remains better and cheaper than cure.

He added that the hand washing stations would be positioned at strategic points including the main gate, A&E, GOPD, Academic Block, VIP Smart Clinic, Ward and Theatre Block, Laboratory, Isolation Centre, and the Institute of Health Technology.

The Managing Director of Environmental Gender and Peace Building (EGAPI), Mr. Samuel Tough, said the stations are designed for contactless use to prevent disease transmission, appreciating the hospital management for partnering with his company to mitigate the outbreak.

Tsenzughul Moses F. mnipr
CIO/Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

28/02/2026

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BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL PROCURES VERONICA BUCKETS AS PART OF MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE SPREAD OF LASSA FEVER

27/02/2026

BSUTH RAISES ALARM OVER LASSA FEVER SURGE AS CAPTURED BY AIT

27/02/2026

CMD BSUTH RAISES ALARM OVER LASSA FEVER SURGE, COMMISSIONER CONFIRMS

The Chief Medical Director of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, has raised alarm over the surge in Lassa fever cases, with 28 suspected cases recorded at the hospital as of February 2026.

Dr. Hwande raised the concern while receiving the Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the hospital on Friday, 27th February, 2026, at the isolation centre.

The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, who visited to confirm the situation, acknowledged the rising number of cases and assured that the state government is intensifying response efforts to contain the outbreak.

Dr. Ogwuche disclosed that 23 surveillance officers have been deployed across the 23 local government areas to strengthen monitoring, contact tracing, and community engagement aimed at curbing further spread of the disease.

He urged residents to promptly report symptoms at designated health facilities for early diagnosis and treatment, stressing that timely intervention remains critical in reducing fatalities associated with Lassa fever.

Dr. Hwande appreciated the Commissioner’s visit and noted that hospital management has reinforced infection prevention and control measures. He commended Nurse Genesis Kwaghgande and his team, adding that additional personnel have been deployed to the isolation centre.

The CMD called for urgent intervention to upgrade the isolation centre with patient monitors, improved waste management systems, and other essential equipment. He also revealed plans to establish a functional emergency laboratory within the centre for on-site testing.

The Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Michael Agbir, described the situation as unusual compared to previous years. He disclosed that between January and February 2026, the hospital recorded 28 admissions, with 17 confirmed cases on admission and three deaths.

The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Msuega Asema, confirmed that as of February 26, 2026, 45 cases have been confirmed out of 250 suspected cases statewide, with 10 cumulative deaths. He noted infections among healthcare workers and urged calm as containment efforts continue.

Tsenzughul Moses F. mnipr
CIO/Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

The CMD of BSUTH, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, on Thursday, 26th February, 2026, received the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Bernard Doro, as he donated drugs and consumables to the hospital for IDP patients.

26/02/2026

BSUTH PLEDGES PARTNERSHIP WITH FAAN AS MAKURDI AIRPORT SET TO RESUME FLIGHTS

The management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital has pledged to partner with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to enhance service delivery as flight operations prepare to resume in Makurdi.

The Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, made the promise on Thursday, 26th February, 2026, while receiving the Airport Manager, Mrs. Rowland Titilayo Mofesola, during a courtesy visit to the hospital’s management.

Dr. Hwande expressed delight over the imminent resumption of flights at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka Airport, noting that improved air connectivity would benefit accreditation exercises, visiting consultants, and official travels of hospital staff.

He assured that the hospital would collaborate with the airport in clinical and other general services, strengthening institutional ties for mutual growth and improved public service delivery in the state.

The CMD directed the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Michael Agbir, and the Head of General Administration, Mrs. Hope Ter-Akuta, to work closely with the airport management to actualize the proposed partnership.

Earlier, Mrs. Mofesola said her visit aimed at exploring ways to enhance airport facilities, attract more passengers and airlines, and boost connectivity, economic activities, and security. She assured that flight operations would resume before Easter celebrations.

She was conducted round the hospital’s VIP Smart Clinic and commended the management for establishing a facility comparable to global standards, expressing optimism that collaboration would improve infrastructure, passenger experience, and employment opportunities.

Tsenzughul Moses F. mnipr
CIO/Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

25/02/2026

BSUTH RECORDS FIRST TRANS-HUMERAL PROSTHESIS, RESTORES HOPE TO PATIENT

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, has achieved a major milestone with the successful fitting of its first body-powered trans-humeral prosthesis on Mrs. Blessing Agidi, a Fulani Herdsmen attack survivor sponsored by the Wife of the Tor Tiv.

The groundbreaking procedure was carried out on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026, at the hospital. It marks a significant advancement in specialized orthopedic and rehabilitative services available at the state-owned tertiary health institution.

Speaking after the procedure, the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for supporting the hospital’s drive toward global standards.

Dr. Hwande noted that the Governor’s commitment has positioned the hospital to compete with other teaching hospitals worldwide, while gradually transforming it into a medical tourism for advanced and specialized healthcare services.

The CMD also thanked Her Royal Majesty, Prof. Mrs. Felicia Iorzua Ayatse, for sponsoring the prosthetic procedure. He described her gesture as a demonstration of compassion and a reflection of genuine concern for vulnerable citizens.

He stated that beyond royal status lies the greater responsibility of caring for ordinary people, describing the sponsorship as both a moral and Christian obligation that will remain memorable in the hospital’s history.

Chief Hwande further disclosed that the hospital is collaborating with Ishk Tolaram Foundation (ITF), a Lagos-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and has enlisted over 300 persons for limb replacement, while recruiting specialized prosthetic personnel to establish a dedicated prosthetics department at the hospital.

Expressing her gratitude, Mrs. Agidi, from Logo Local Government Area, thanked her sponsor, the CMD, and the medical team, urging that similar support be extended to other low-income individuals in need of life-changing medical interventions.

Tsenzughul Moses F. mnipr
Head, Public Relations and Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

24/02/2026

The Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, BSUTH Annex, has fully resumed clinical services.

The general public is hereby informed and encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to access quality healthcare services at the facility.

24/02/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY

BSUTH Sensitizes the Public on the Increasing Cases of Lassa Fever, Its Treatment and Prevention

The Management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, hereby sensitizes the general public on the alarming rise in reported cases of Lassa fever within the state and its environs.

Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted primarily through contact with food or household items contaminated by urine or droppings of infected rodents. Human-to-human transmission may also occur, particularly in healthcare settings where infection prevention and control measures are inadequate.

Common symptoms include persistent fever, general weakness, headache, sore throat, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in severe cases, bleeding. Early presentation at a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of successful treatment.

Dr. Hwande urges members of the public to maintain proper environmental hygiene, store food items in rodent-proof containers, keep their surroundings clean, and avoid contact with rodents and their excreta. He strongly advises individuals experiencing symptoms to seek prompt medical attention and desist from self-medication.

BSUTH remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of the public and encourages the timely reporting of suspected cases to the nearest health facility.
For further enquiries, please contact the hospital management.

Tsenzughul Moses F. mnipr
CIO/Head, Public Relations & Protocol