College of Community Health, UCTH

Learning for Health,
Leading for the Future.

We are committed to training professionally skilled Community Health Officers with sound academic and Practical expertise in Primary Health Care Delivery.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

The College of Community Health, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (CCHUCTH), Calabar was established in 1981. Its an accredited professional training College by Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) for the award of Higher Diploma (HD) in Community Health for the training of Community Health Officers (CHOs). The College is located at the main site of the teaching hospital. It is also Headed by a Provost, a licensed Primary Health Care Tutor and lecturers in the College are licensed PHC Tutors and Specialists in various field in the health care profession.

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Why Choose Us?

At the College of Community Health, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), we are committed to excellence in training the next generation of community health professionals. With accredited programs, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on practical skills and public health impact, we provide a solid foundation for a successful career in healthcare. Our graduates are well-equipped to lead and serve in diverse health settings across Nigeria and beyond.

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Vision

The College is committed to training professionally skilled Community Health Officers with sound academic and Practical expertise in Primary Health Care Delivery.

Mission

To provide a supportive and advanced learning environment that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethics needed to deliver competent and independent primary health care services.

Core Values

The College upholds professionalism, teamwork, ethical standards, and practical skill development, ensuring students provide quality, community-focused primary health care in line with global best practices.