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25/08/2025

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22/08/2025

Establishment of Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Committee

The Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) Prof. Chizindu Alikor inaugurates a Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (BCMDT) on 21st August, 2025. This committee aims to enhance the management of breast cancer patients by providing comprehensive and coordinated care.

The Breast Cancer Multi Diciplinary Team (BCMDT) comprises of various healthcare professionals, including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, pharmacist and breast care nurses. By bringing together experts from different fields, the committee fosters collaboration and discussion to determine the best course of treatment for each patient.

The team will utilize the latest research and guidelines to inform treatment decisions, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. In the fore going Dr. Rex Ijah has been appointed as the team lead, with Dr. Julius Rex Hart serving as adviser.

The establishment of the Breast Cancer MDT marks a significant step forward in enhancing cancer care at RSUTH. With this strong team and clear objectives, the hospital is poised to improve patient outcomes and provide more effective treatment options.

16/08/2025

RSUTH HIV Project Earns Global Recognition, Pushes for Sustainable Healthcare in Nigeria
Port Harcourt, August 14, 2025.

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) HIV healthcare programme has earned both national and international accreditation (updated ISO Standard) for its PCR laboratory, a milestone hailed as a major boost to Nigeria’s fight against HIV.
During a high-level visit from the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) led by Dr. Stanley Idakwo (the Rivers State Project Director), stakeholders described RSUTH as *"a centre of Excellence"* and celebrated the lab’s role in supporting over 190 sites in Southern Nigeria and attainment of new quality assurance and Bio-safety benchmarks in the Facility.

The visit highlighted achievements in skills transfer, mentorship, and strengthening of HIV service delivery across the country. The need for sustainability of the laboratory operations at the end of the Grant's tenure was re-iterated.

The Hospital management praised the collaborators for their support and impactive role in combating HIV in our country.

They pledged to work with stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the programme at all times.

15/08/2025

RSUTH HIV Project Earns Global Recognition, Pushes for Sustainable Healthcare in Nigeria
Port Harcourt, August 14, 2025.

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) HIV healthcare programme has earned both national and international accreditation (updated ISO Standard) for its PCR laboratory, a milestone hailed as a major boost to Nigeria’s fight against HIV.
During a high-level visit from the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) led by Dr. Stanley Idakwo (the Rivers State Project Director), stakeholders described RSUTH as *"a centre of Excellence"* and celebrated the lab’s role in supporting over 190 sites in Southern Nigeria and attainment of new quality assurance and Bio-safety benchmarks in the Facility.

The visit highlighted achievements in skills transfer, mentorship, and strengthening of HIV service delivery across the country. The need for sustainability of the laboratory operations at the end of the Grant's tenure was re-iterated.

The Hospital management praised the collaborators (US Government and the IHVN) for their support and impactive role in combating HIV in our country.

They pledged to work with stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the programme at all times.

14/08/2025

RSUTH Hosts Staff Orientation on Service Excellence

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has organized a staff orientation programme themed "Service Excellence" at its Annex (ENT, Dental and Opthalmology) aimed at reinforcing high standards of patient care and professional ethics.

Hosted by the Head of it's Annex, ACMD I, Dr. Ureh Oparaodu, the programme featured two key presentations. Dr. Aloni Alali spoke on Driving Excellence in Hospital Service, highlighting strategies for improving patient experience and operational efficiency whilst Dr. Leesi Sapira-Ordu ACMD 4 addressed Ethical Conduct, Service Improvement and Professional Behaviours, emphasizing integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Members of the Hospital Management Committee were in attendance, with the Chief Medical Director (CMD) represented by ACMD II, Dr. Simeon Amadi

This event reflects RSUTH’s ongoing commitment to building a culture of excellence and professionalism across all units.

14/08/2025

Happy Birthday Sir! The oil upon your head will never run dry; of your increase and flourishing there shall be no end.

Enjoy greater grace now and always 🎊🎉🥳.