University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital

University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) is a healthcare institution located in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is a tertiary care hospital, providing specialized medical and surgical services to the local population and serving as a referral center for other healthcare facilities in the region.

History

The University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital was established in 1994, following the upgrade of the then General Hospital, Uyo to a teaching hospital. The hospital was established to provide high-quality patient care, train medical students of the University of Uyo, and conduct medical research.

Services

UUTH offers a wide range of medical services, including internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, radiology, and pathology. The hospital also has specialized departments for cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, and orthopedics.

Facilities

The hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and facilities, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), operating theaters, laboratory services, and radiology services. It also has a pharmacy that provides medicines to the patients.

Research and Training

As a teaching hospital, UUTH is involved in the training of medical students from the University of Uyo. The hospital also conducts research in various fields of medicine, contributing to the advancement of medical science in Nigeria and beyond.

See Also

• List of hospitals in Nigeria
• Healthcare in Nigeria
• University of Uyo