Benue State University Teaching Hospital

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

LIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR, Dr. TERUNGWA STEPHEN HWANDE
TOPIC: SHOWCASING EXCELLENCE IN SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE

The interview will spotlight three key units of the hospital:

The BSUTH VIP Smart Clinic

The Therapeutic Centre for Children with Special Needs

The In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Unit

Be part of the awareness. Be informed.
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24/07/2025

LIVE INTERVIEW: SHOWCASING EXCELLENCE IN SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE

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The Media Team of the Public Relations and Protocol Department, Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, will be interviewing the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, on Friday, 25th July 2025.

The interview will spotlight three key units of the hospital:

The BSUTH VIP Smart Clinic

The Therapeutic Centre for Children with Special Needs

The In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Unit

Join us live by 8:00AM via the link below:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/19BnNq3H5V/

Be part of the awareness. Be informed.

Tsenzughul Moses F.
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol

24/07/2025

PATIENTS LAUD BSUTH VIP SMART CLINIC SERVICES

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Patients at Benue State University Teaching Hospital’s VIP Smart Clinic have commended its infrastructure, efficient healthcare services, and the dedication of staff, describing the facility as a model of excellence in modern healthcare delivery in the state.

The clinic’s Coordinator, Dr. Amos Uko, made this known during a staff briefing held on 24th July 2025. He praised the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Stephen Terungwa Hwande, for transforming a mere idea into a state-of-the-art healthcare centre.

Dr. Uko highlighted the CMD’s support, including uninterrupted power supply, essential medical equipment, and well-furnished offices. He said patients have consistently shared positive feedback, particularly those successfully treated and discharged from critical conditions.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Dennis Miller, popularly known as Fr. D.J, also expressed satisfaction with the clinic and appreciated the staff and thanked Governor Hyacinth Alia for initiating the project, adding that such facilities could reduce medical trips abroad.

Similarly, Dr. (Mrs.) Mumum G. Afar, PhD, lauded the professionalism and dedication of the clinic’s staff and described the facility as structurally impressive and applauded the team for maintaining high service standards.

Dr. Uko further commended the clinic personnel for their discipline and alignment with the vision and mission of the clinic. He encouraged them to sustain the performance that has earned them wide commendation.

He disclosed that management plans to add more furniture, expand office space, and install an elevator to ease movement, especially for patients accessing the upper floors for medical care.

Tsenzughul Moses F.
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol

24/07/2025

US-BASED PHILANTHROPIST REACHES OUT TO MAMA KERTSA

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A US-based philanthropist, who chose to remain anonymous, on Monday, 21st July 2025, extended a humanitarian gesture to Mama Felicia Kertsa, a victim of the Yelewata attacks, which claimed over 200 lives on 14th June, 2025.

The donor, touched by images and stories from the attack, offered a fifty thousand (50,000) naira cash donation through Makurdi-based human rights activist Mr. Ukan Kurugh, who expressed the donor's compassion and prayers for Mama Kertsa's healing.

Mr. Kurugh stated that the donor was especially moved by Mama Kertsa’s loss of four family members and hoped the gesture would bring comfort amid her grief and devastation.

Mama Kertsa, overcome with emotion while receiving the donation, prayed for God’s blessings on the donor, asking that they be empowered to keep touching lives through their kindness.

In a similar show of compassion, Florence Mnenga of the Public Relations and Protocol Department supported 20 victims with five thousand naira (N5,000) each, reinforcing the spirit of solidarity and kindness in responding to those affected by the hardship.

Tsenzughul Moses F.
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol.

22/07/2025

CMD EULOGIZES BARR. SENEN AT SEND-OFF PARTY ORGANIZED BY LEGAL UNIT.

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The Chief Medical Director of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, extolled Barr. Mrs. Sewuese Senen Chaha, during a send-off ceremony organized in her honour by the hospital’s Legal Unit.

Dr. Hwande, who personally attended the event, described Barr. Senen as a dedicated and prayerful staff whose work ethic and character left a lasting impression and emphasized her positive impact on the institution and expressed that she would be greatly missed.

He encouraged her to remain diligent and prayerful in her new assignment, noting that the responsibilities ahead would be more challenging and would require greater commitment and resilience.

Also speaking, the Acting Director of Administration, Cynthia Orjime, commended Barr. Senen’s modesty and hard work, stating that her values would open doors to greater opportunities in her career path.

On her part, the Head of Legal Unit, Barr. Stella Naswem, praised Barr. Senen for her remarkable devotion, humility, and loyalty to duty and described her as a dependable mentee whose contributions helped sustain the unit’s legal operations.

Responding, Barr. Senen appreciated the CMD, colleagues, and the Legal Unit for the honour and described the gesture as humbling, and pledged to remain committed, dedicated and prayerful in her new role at the Ministry of Justice.

The ceremony featured goodwill messages, heartfelt tributes, and presentation of gifts by family, friends, and former colleagues, who all celebrated her dedication and integrity as her service transferred from the Teaching Hospital to the Benue State Justiciary as a magistrate.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head, Public Relations and Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital
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22/07/2025

BSUTH CMD TASKS ICAN ON PRAGMATIC MANAGEMENT.

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The Chief Medical Director of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, has urged ICAN Benue chapter to embrace pragmatic management for institutional growth.

Dr. Hwande gave the charge on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, when ICAN Benue executives paid him a thank-you visit for his financial support towards the successful hosting of the association’s recent investiture ceremony.

The CMD encouraged the accountants to redouble efforts toward societal value, noting that adherence to professional principles promotes institutional development and effective service delivery.

He stressed leveraging ICAN expertise would enhance BSUTH’s management systems and drive better healthcare outcomes. He reaffirmed his commitment to excellence and operational efficiency.

ICAN Chairman, Mr. Simon Danbeki, appreciated Dr. Hwande’s collaborative efforts and development strides. He appealed for staff support to the ICAN secretariat and called for closer synergy with the hospital.

Danbeki praised the CMD for his role in healthcare transformation and pledged ICAN's cooperation toward achieving BSUTH’s institutional goals.

The visit highlighted the importance of partnerships between healthcare and professional bodies in promoting progress, accountability, and sustainable development.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

21/07/2025

SEMA AND PARTNERS VISIT IDPs AT BSUTH

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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and SEMA Chairman, Sir James Iorpuu, visited Internally Displaced Person's receiving medical care at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, on Monday, 21st July, 2025, alongside partners like UNICEF, UNFPA, and Red Cross.

The Chief Medical Director of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, received the delegation and praised SEMA’s dedication to IDPs' welfare. He commended Sir Iorpuu’s proactive leadership and urged development partners to match SEMA’s commitment in addressing the plight of displaced persons in the state.

Dr. Hwande appealed to public office holders, NGOs, and privileged individuals to support government initiatives. The CMD emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to provide sustainable solutions for the care and rehabilitation of displaced families.

In his remarks, Sir Iorpuu appreciated the hospital’s management for their continued medical support and acknowledged the selfless service of BSUTH staff, and described the care given to IDPs as commendable and worthy of government and partner recognition.

Sir Iorpuu noted the need to revisit the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SEMA and BSUTH. He proposed strengthening the agreement to accommodate emerging needs and close gaps not previously considered in the initial partnership.

The visit emphasized the essential role of SEMA’s collaboration with BSUTH in responding to the health needs of IDPs. Through this partnership, many displaced persons now enjoy access to quality medical services fully sponsored by the agency.

Representatives of UNFPA, UNICEF, and Red Cross also expressed satisfaction with BSUTH’s service delivery. They assured continued support and expressed willingness to expand their intervention in line with the state’s humanitarian priorities.

The event reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to alleviating the sufferings of IDPs. Stakeholders agreed that enhanced collaboration among agencies, partners, and hospitals is key to achieving long-term relief and recovery for victims.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

20/07/2025

BSUTH CAFETERIA UNDERGOES FACELIFT AFTER SIX YEARS OF NEGLECT.

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The long-abandoned cafeteria at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) is finally receiving attention under the leadership of Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande.

The facility, left unoccupied and non-functional for over six years, had failed to serve its original purpose due to neglect.

Built to cater to the nutritional needs of patients, staff, and visitors, the cafeteria had remained a ghost structure within the hospital premises.

Recent developments show that renovation work has begun, breathing life back into the facility under the current administration.

Staff and visitors welcomed the transformation, expressing hope that the revived cafeteria would bring relief to those seeking meals within the hospital.

According to the Head of Works and Maintenance department, BSUTH, Engr. Undu Abenga, stated that the project aligns with Dr. Hwande’s commitment to reviving neglected infrastructure and improving staff welfare.

Engr. Undu further stated that most parts of the hospital has witnessed similar upgrades, showing a renewed sense of purpose under the CMD’s watch.

The cafeteria, once completed, is expected to reduce the stress of sourcing food outside and improve hospital experience.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

18/07/2025

BSUTH ALIADE OUTREACH CENTER LAUNCHES FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH.

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The Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, has launched a free medical outreach at its newly established outreach center in Aliade, where over 150 patients received consultations, medications, and surgeries at no cost.

This marks a major milestone in BSUTH’s efforts to bring quality healthcare closer to communities in need. The outreach demonstrates the hospital’s expanding reach and commitment to accessible healthcare.

Surgeries conducted included Herniorrhaphy, Hydrocelectomy, and Lipectomy, with 27 patients benefiting. A team of skilled medical experts from the hospital headquarters carried out the procedures successfully, ensuring patient safety and recovery.

Chairman of Gwer East Local Government, Hon. Timothy Nyiakura Adi, commended BSUTH Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, for his vision and said the center would close the health access gap in the area.

Hon. Adi also praised Governor Hyacinth Alia for his steadfast support of the state’s health sector and encouraged the people to utilize the facility when it becomes fully operational.

Traditional ruler, Mue Ter Ngyohov, Chief John Wunde, also lauded the initiative, calling it a “game-changer” in community health and pledged support from the traditional institution to ensure the center thrives.

Leader of the BSUTH outreach team, and Head of General Administration BSUTH. Mrs. Hope Ter-Akuta, noted the outreach precedes full operations of the center and confirmed that personnel have already been deployed in line with the hospital’s mission.

Beneficiaries described the outreach as life-saving and thanked Dr. Hwande for his impact. They prayed for his continued strength and wisdom in transforming healthcare in Benue State.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head. Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

18/07/2025

10-MONTH-OLD BABY WHO SURVIVED YELEWATA GENOCIDE DISCHARGED.

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Ten-month-old Aondosoo Targule Aya, the only surviving member of his family after the Yelewata massacre in Guma LGA, Benue State, has been discharged from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi.

Aondosor sustained a machete wound on the left side of his buttocks during the deadly Fulani herdsmen attack, which left over 200 people, mainly children, women, and the elderly dead.

He was officially discharged on Thursday, 17th July 2025, after months of medical care and recovery at the tertiary hospital.

His father, Aya Targule, expressed deep gratitude to the BSUTH management and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for the care given to his only surviving child.

Targule also thanked the doctors and nurses for their dedication and tireless efforts to save Aondosoo's life, despite the loss of his wife and three other children in the incident.

He prayed that God would bless and reward all the hospital staff for their compassion and support during the family’s most difficult moment.

Targule concluded that, since they have no home to return to, his sister will return to the North Bank area with Aondosoo to stay with their aunty, while he returns to the IDP camp at International Market, George Akume Way, Makurdi.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital

15/07/2025

CLASSMATES OF GOVERNOR ALIA VISIT YELWATA VICTIMS AT BSUTH.

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As part of activities marking 35th priestly ordination anniversary, classmates of Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Governor of Benue State, visited victims of the Yelwata attack at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) on Tuesday, 15th July 2025.

The team was warmly received by the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande, who took them around the wards where the victims are receiving treatment. They were also conducted through the VIP clinic facility of the hospital.

The delegation was led by the Government House Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Clement Ugoh. Members of the governor’s class included Fr. Samuel Tumba, Fr. Bernard Asogo, Fr. Sylvester Onmoke, Fr. Marcellinus Yese, Fr. Emmanuel Doki, and Fr. Moses Iorapuu.

During the visit, the priests prayed with the victims in each ward, offering words of comfort and encouragement and also commended the hospital management for their care and professionalism in handling the situation.

The visit was a show of solidarity with the victims and a demonstration of compassion by the governor’s colleagues, reinforcing the Church’s support for humanitarian causes.

Tsenzughul Moses F. MNIPR
Ag. Head, Public Relations & Protocol
Benue State University Teaching Hospital