UCTH Corporate Affairs

27/07/2026

Now Open: Paediatric ENT Clinic at UCTH!

UCTH continues to raise the bar in quality healthcare with the launch of our Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, specially designed to care for your children.

From ear infections and hearing concerns to breathing and throat issues, our specialists are here to provide expert, child-friendly care.
We encourage all parents and guardians to take advantage of this service.

Early care makes all the difference!

At UCTH, innovation is not a promise, it’s our daily practice.
Bring your child today and experience excellence in care.

25/07/2026

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20/07/2026

UCTH ON THE NATIONAL STAGE

The Federal Ministry of Health does not spotlight institutions by sentiment. They follow evidence. They follow results.

This recognition is not by accident. It is the harvest of deliberate, visionary, and transformational leadership, a Management team that has chosen excellence not for applause, but as a standard.
Quietly, methodically, and with uncommon dedication, our leadership has repositioned UCTH as a reference point for institutional governance, clinical innovation, and healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

What the Federal Ministry of Health has recognised is what those of us within these walls have witnessed daily, a hospital being rebuilt from the inside out.

From the modernisation of our facilities and the remodelling of our theater, to the strengthening of our specialist services, the building of a motivated workforce, and the entrenchment of accountability at every level of Management, each of these achievements reflects a leadership that takes its mandate seriously.

To be selected for national focus by the apex health authority in the country is a validation that UCTH is no longer merely regional, we are a National institution with a National responsibility.

This magazine is not just a publication. It is a record of what intentional leadership looks like, and a declaration to the Nigerian healthcare landscape that UCTH has arrived at a new level.

Congratulations to our distinguished leadership.

UCTH is rising. The Nation has taken notice.
History is watching.

19/07/2026

UCTH, CRIDCOM Partner to Advance Healthcare Through Diaspora Expertise.

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has strengthened its collaboration with the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) to enhance healthcare delivery through knowledge transfer from Nigerian medical professionals in the Diaspora.

During a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, CRIDCOM Chairman, Otuekong Chief Otu Okor, disclosed that five Gynecologists and five Radiologists from UCTH have been nominated for advanced medical training in Benin City as part of the Commission’s capacity-building initiative.

Prof. Ikpeme commended CRIDCOM for the opportunity, describing the partnership as a strategic step toward improving specialist healthcare services. He also called for greater support in healthcare infrastructure in the State to compliment ongoing manpower development efforts.

The visit reaffirmed both institutions’ commitment to leveraging Diaspora expertise to deliver quality healthcare and better outcomes for the people of Cross River State and beyond.

15/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Sir! 🎉

Today, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but an exceptional leader whose dedication, diligence, and commitment continue to inspire everyone around him.
As Deputy Chairman, Research and Training, your intentionality, passion for excellence, and unwavering work ethic have left an indelible mark on our institution. No matter how late the hours or how demanding the day, we will never fail to celebrate you!
You challenge us to give our very best because, to you, "IMPOSSIBILITY" is never an option. Your drive for excellence motivates us all to rise above limitations and deliver our best in every assignment.
We are proud to serve under your leadership and grateful for the remarkable example you set every day.
As you celebrate this new year, we pray that God grants you continued good health, greater wisdom, renewed strength, and many more years of impactful service and outstanding achievements.

Happy Birthday once again, Sir! Wishing you a truly fulfilling and joyous celebration. 🥂🎂

12/07/2026

UCTH Inaugurates New ACTU Committee, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has inaugurated a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee for a three-year tenure, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical service delivery.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Hospital Management and staff, as well as officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Uyo Zonal Office.

As part of the programme, officials of the ICPC delivered a lecture highlighting the roles and responsibilities of ACTU in promoting integrity, strengthening institutional accountability, and preventing corruption within public sector organizations. The ceremony also featured the administration of the Oath of Office on the newly inaugurated committee members by the ICPC Legal Officer.

In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director, Prof Ikpeme A. Ikpeme charged the committee to uphold the core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the discharge of its responsibilities. The committee, in turn, pledged to work closely with Management and staff to promote ethical conduct, strengthen internal accountability mechanisms, and support the hospital's vision of excellence in healthcare service delivery.

The Management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital congratulates the newly inaugurated ACTU Committee on its appointment and expresses confidence in its capacity to promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across the institution. Management wishes the committee a successful and impactful tenure as it works towards entrenching good governance and enhancing public trust in the hospital.

01/07/2026

From Vision to Reality: UCTH Makes History in Keyhole Brain Tumour Surgery.

This is what happens when a system is driven by vision and key stakeholders anchor the dream. An ALL-UCTH team has gone into the brain using keyhole surgical techniques to resect a tumour. WE ARE ABLE! No complaints, no excuses; just focus on building the dream, and they did it.

Our ENT surgeons & Neurosurgeons, Anaesthetists, Nurses, etc have now achieved this significant milestone. Just less than one year after consolidating the minimal access services under one umbrella, we have shown that we can enter from the brain to the knees using keyhole surgical techniques. Congratulations to the Minimal access Surgery Committee led by Prof. Akanimo Essiet, congratulations to the multidisciplinary team that pulled this off, and congratulations to UCTH. In the words of Governor Alex Otti, "The days of playing small are over. We shall no longer confine ourselves to the margins, nor think less of our ability, for we belong to the lineage of dreamers, thinkers and builders".

To all those willing to come with us on this journey, welcome. And may the days ahead be brighter. Congratulations UCTH.

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30/06/2026

I still can't thank UCTH enough

Every success I make in this journey I remember UCTH

Practicing as a Midwife abroad wouldn't have been easy if I did not have the set of nurses and doctors I worked with in Labour Ward then

Nurse Asari, Nurse Etta, Nurse Margarete, my Ma Boco very calm and lovely, Nurse Uwanaaaaa 😆 Nurse Janet, Nurse Nweri, Nurse Hope, then AD Phillo you all contributed to my success story.
Dr Norbert, Dr Iwara, Dr Solomon, Dr Aben junior

Thank you so much
UCTH Corporate Affairs

30/06/2026

UCTH Hosts ASMSN 2026 Annual Workshop and Scientific Conference

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, proudly hosted the 2026 Annual Workshop and Scientific Conference of the Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society of Nigeria (ASMSN), bringing together top Orthopaedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Specialists, Resident Doctors, Physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals from across Nigeria.

The conference featured insightful lectures, panel discussions, scientific presentations, practical workshops, Dry Laboratory sessions, and live arthroscopic surgeries on five patients with different knee and shoulder conditions at UCTH’s newly refurbished state-of-the-art Main Theatre.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Medical Director, Professor Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, welcomed participants and reaffirmed UCTH’s commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, medical education, research, and continuous professional development.
As part of the event, the Management of UCTH hosted a special dinner in honour of the delegates, appreciating the Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society of Nigeria for choosing UCTH as the host institution for this prestigious annual gathering.
The successful hosting of this conference further strengthens UCTH’s reputation as a centre of excellence in specialist healthcare, postgraduate medical training, research, and the hosting of national and international scientific events.

23/06/2026