Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Umuahia

03/11/2024

*Installation of brand new Dialysis facilities at Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center*

With the support of our dear Governor, Dr Alex Otti (OFR) we have installed brand new Nipro dialysis machines, dialysis chairs, water treatment plant and reverse osmosis machines and have renovated our dialysis center to standard.

I hereby call on us to utilize our services; and to the Medical Community to refer patients with kidney disease to our facility for dialysis and care.
Our clinic is on Tuesdays

*Dialysis* is Monday to Fridays (booked), 8am to 4pm with provision for emergencies as need arises.

Dr Chimezie Okwuonu
MBBS, FWACP, FMCP PhD, FISN
Chief Medical Director
Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center
03/11/2024

30/10/2024

Press Release

30th October, 2024

Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Umuahia unveils State-of-the-Art Pathology Division with Support from the Executive Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR

Abia State In a major stride towards enhancing healthcare services, the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Umuahia has proudly launched a new, state-of-the-art Pathology Division. This cutting-edge facility, made possible with the support of the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, aims to meet the diagnostic needs of patients in the state and elevate the standard of medical care across the state.

Dr. Alex Otti OFR the Executive Governor of Abia State, a steadfast advocate for quality healthcare access, unveiled and underscored the importance of local healthcare solutions that residents can rely on. He commended the leadership of Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu the Chief Medical Director of Abia specialist hospital, in his commitment to providing advanced diagnostic services and called upon residents to utilize the facility.

The Pathology Division at Abia State Specialist Hospital will bring comprehensive diagnostic services closer to our people, reducing the need for costly and time-consuming travel. I encourage everyone to patronize this excellent facility as we strive for a healthier, self-sustaining state.

The new Pathology Division is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by experienced consultant chemical pathologist with a support team of well trained laboratory scientists. offering a wide range of diagnostic tests to support early disease detection, accurate diagnoses, and timely treatments. With services ranging from comprehensive blood chemistry tests, kidney function tests, lipid profile, diabetes screening, tumor markers, hormone assays like thyroid function etc you are sure to have accurate results within 24hrs including weekends.This facility is a critical addition to the hospital’s comprehensive care offerings.

Dr. Chimezie O

20/10/2024

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12/10/2024

October 11, 2024

Press Release

Umuoparaozara Autonomous Community Pays Courtesy Visit to Dr. Chimezie Godswill Okwuonu, Chief Medical Director of Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia

The leadership of Umuoparaozara Autonomous Community, Olokoro, Umuahia, has paid a courtesy visit to one of their illustrious sons, Dr. Chimezie Godswill Okwuonu, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia, on the 11th day of October 2024. The visit was in recognition of Dr. Okwuonu’s outstanding achievements in the healthcare sector, both locally and internationally.

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Led by Engr. Martins O. Ogbuleke the delegation thanked the Lord Almighty who made the appointment possible through the support of the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti OFR. expressed deep pride in Dr. Okwuonu's stellar contributions to medical practice and healthcare development. In their remarks, they acknowledged his exemplary leadership at the Abia State Specialist Hospital, where he has overseen significant advancements in medical infrastructure, healthcare delivery, and diagnostic services. They appreciated Dr Chimezie Godswill Okwuonu for impacting positively on the Community right from his maternal home within a short period he assumed office as Chef Medical Director. Engr Martins highlighted the giant strides Dr. Okwuonu has taken in the areas of Olokoro Clan administration having been the Vice President General 2 and various other positions he has held in the community.

Dr. Chimezie Godswill Okwuonu's Achievements as enumerated by the Community leaders

During the visit, in his Address, the community leader Engr. Martins highlighted several of Dr. Okwuonu’s notable achievements. These include:
Recruitment of medical professionals and others,
Renovation of the medical ward in Aba Road, while approval has been given by the Governor to star

12/10/2024

06/08/2024

Abia specialist hospital opens dental clinic, ready for urology services Sept

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06/08/2024

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...Gets approval to recruit house officers Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Specialist & Diagnostic Hospital Umuahia, has inaugurated a dental clinic.

03/08/2024

Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre Umuahia opens a state -of- the -art Dental Center.

28/07/2024

*News Commentary on the 2024 World Hepatitis Day : Written by Carol Igbokwe, a Public Relations Officer*

World Hepatitis Day is observed every July of the year, the 2024 World Hepatitis Day is on July 28th. Presents a pivotal moment to reflect on the global strides and ongoing challenges in combating viral hepatitis. This year's theme is " is time for Action" underscores the critical importance of liver health and the need for a unified global efforts to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat .

Hepatitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors, including viral infections excessive alcohol consumption, certain medications, toxins and autoimmune diseases. The most common causes of hepatitis are viral infections, specifically hepatitis A, B, C, D and E viruses. Each type of viral hepatitis has district modes of transmission, symptoms and treatments.

Hepatitis, particularly B and C remains a significant global health issue, affecting hundreds of millions of people and leading to serious condition such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Despite the availability of effective vaccines and treatments, hepatitis continues to be a silent killer, often progressing unnoticed until it reaches advanced stages.

In recent years, there have been notable advancements in hepatitis prevention and treatment. The expansion of vaccination programs particularly for hepatitis B, has had a significant impact. Drastically reducing new infections among children, additionally the development of direct action antivirals (DAAS) for hepatitis C has revolutionized treatment, offering care rates above 90 percent. These medical breakthrough have instilled hope, demonstrating that hepatitis can be effectively managed and seen eliminated with concerted efforts

However, significant challenges remain access to diagnosis and treatment is still uneven with many low and middle income countries struggling to provide adequat