UCTH TARGETS TOP 10 TEACHING HOSPITALS, SEEKS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH BEYOND CURRENT ADMINISTRATION

Hospital strengthens systems, specialist services and infrastructure in pursuit of institutional excellence

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital continues its drive towards institutional and healthcare excellence

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has reaffirmed its ambition to become one of Nigeria's leading teaching hospitals, with emphasis on building sustainable systems, strengthening professional excellence and ensuring that the institution's progress continues beyond the tenure of any individual administration.

Speaking during the hospital's 2nd Stakeholders' Retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Chief Medical Director, Professor Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, highlighted the importance of unity, collective responsibility and institutional continuity in sustaining UCTH's transformation and positioning the hospital among the country's top teaching hospitals.

The hospital's transformation has included significant improvements in critical care, specialist surgical services, diagnostic capabilities and digital healthcare systems, alongside ongoing infrastructure development designed to improve the working environment and quality of patient care.

UCTH remains committed to strengthening healthcare delivery, developing its workforce, expanding specialist services and building sustainable institutional structures that will serve patients and communities for generations to come.

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Management

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH)

External news coverage: The Guardian Nigeria

🌍 UCTH STAKEHOLDERS' RETREAT: A NEW CHAPTER IN LEADERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT, AND TRANSFORMATION

Strengthening Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Transformation

UCTH stakeholders gathered for the 2nd Stakeholders' Retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has successfully concluded its 2nd Stakeholders' Retreat, held from August 13–15, 2026, at Watbridge Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The retreat marked a significant milestone as the first of its kind to be held outside Calabar.

The event brought together key stakeholders, top management officials, and distinguished resource persons, including Professor Bassey Esu of the University of Calabar and Professor Emem Abasi, Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Both delivered insightful presentations on leadership, institutional growth, and healthcare development.

Stakeholders engaging in strategic discussions on leadership, institutional growth and healthcare development

A major highlight of the retreat was a presentation by the Chief Medical Director, Professor Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, who provided a comprehensive review of the hospital's achievements from 2019 to date, alongside a clear outline of the institution's vision and strategic direction going forward.

“The retreat was more than a getaway; it was a clear statement of purposeful leadership, stakeholder inclusion, and renewed institutional confidence.”

Beyond the formal sessions, the retreat offered stakeholders a valuable opportunity to relax, reconnect, and strengthen professional relationships. Participants enjoyed special dinners and poolside activities that fostered a spirit of bonding and renewed commitment.

UCTH management and stakeholders strengthening professional relationships during the retreat

According to attendees, a fully sponsored retreat of this scale, held outside Calabar, was unprecedented in the hospital's history — a gesture many participants described with appreciation.

Participants commended the Professor Ikpeme-led management for its dual investment: in the institution's growth and in the people driving that progress. The retreat, they noted, demonstrated a commitment to purposeful leadership, stakeholder inclusion, professional development, and renewed institutional confidence.

Participants at the UCTH 2nd Stakeholders' Retreat reaffirming their commitment to the hospital's future

As participants returned to Calabar, they carried with them a sense of gratitude, renewed energy, and a shared determination to tackle the tasks ahead.

Under the current administration, UCTH continues to reflect on its progress while boldly preparing for the future, with the journey ahead expected to be even brighter.

#UCTH #StakeholdersRetreat #Leadership #Transformation #StakeholderEngagement #HealthcareLeadership #InstitutionalGrowth #HealthcareExcellence

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University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH)

💙 INSPIRING RECOVERY STORY

Beating the Odds: How 18-Year-Old Tabot Conquered Stage 4 Cancer

Tabot Genta — A story of courage and resilience

We are delighted to share the inspiring recovery story of Tabot Genta, an 18-year-old female who has courageously overcome Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Tabot’s journey began in March 2024 when she was admitted to a primary hospital following symptoms that led to a cervical lymph node excision biopsy. Initial findings suggested Hodgkin’s Lymphoma from a histology report at UCTH.

Tabot during her treatment journey at UCTH

To further confirm diagnosis, an immunohistochemistry test was conducted at the National Hospital, Abuja, which confirmed Stage 4, T Cell/Histiocyte-Rich, Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

In May 2024, she was referred to the Paediatric Oncology Unit, Department of Paediatrics, UCTH, Calabar, where her treatment journey officially began. Tabot underwent six cycles of chemotherapy (R-CHOP), which she successfully completed in November 2024 with remarkable clinical and haematological improvement.

“Her story is a powerful reminder that hope can triumph over even the toughest battles.”

Today, we celebrate her recovery and renewed hope for the future. Tabot is a Cameroonian orphan and refugee whose story reflects resilience in the face of adversity.

Her care coordinator, Dr. Ojong Charles, Consultant Family Physician at UCTH, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Chief Medical Director for unwavering support from admission through treatment to discharge.

Gratitude also goes to the Medical Superintendent of General Hospital, Dr. Takim, and the dedicated Paediatric Oncology team at UCTH for their exceptional care and commitment.

We also extend immense thanks to compassionate individuals and well-wishers across the world whose generous contributions amounting to millions of naira made her treatment possible and gave her a second chance at life.

Tabot’s transformation — before and after recovery

Her story is a powerful reminder that with timely care, collaboration, and compassion, hope can triumph over even the toughest battles.

Management

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH)

🚨 NEW SERVICE ALERT!! 🚨

EEG equipment now available at UCTH

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) is excited to announce that EEG (Electroencephalography) services are now available right here in our facility.

EEG is a safe and painless test that records the brain’s electrical activity. It helps doctors diagnose and manage conditions such as seizures, epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other brain-related issues. With this service now in UCTH, our patients no longer need to travel across town for this vital test.

“This is another step in positioning UCTH among the leading hospitals in Nigeria,” said the management, celebrating the collaboration between the Departments of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry.

We believe this service will bring hope, faster diagnosis, and more efficient treatment to all patients who require the science of EEG. Truly, this is a blessing for our community.

UCTH specialists offering EEG services

🌟 Together, We’re Changing Lives — One Step at a Time 👣

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), in partnership with The Straight Child Foundation and MiracleFeet Inc., is proud to offer free comprehensive clubfoot treatment for children aged 0–5 years.

Meet Ngozi — a child whose story reminds us of hope, and transformation. Born with clubfoot, Ngozi’s mother once felt hopeless — until she learned that treatment was possible right here in Nigeria.

“One unexpected visit changed my life,” she says with gratitude after finding help at UCTH’s Orthopaedic Department.

At UCTH, every child deserves the chance to walk, play, and grow without limits. Our specialized team is dedicated to restoring smiles and confidence — one step at a time.