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COMMUNITY MEDICINE

The Department of Community Medicine at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) is committed to improving public health through education, research, and community-based healthcare initiatives. It provides a comprehensive training platform for medical students, healthcare professionals, and researchers, with a focus on the prevention and management of diseases within the community. The department offers courses and practical experience in areas such as epidemiology, environmental health, and health policy, ensuring that students are well-equipped to address the unique health challenges faced by local and global communities. Additionally, UCTH's Department of Community Medicine is actively involved in outreach programs aimed at promoting health awareness, disease prevention, and providing primary care services to underserved populations.

In addition to its educational role, the department engages in cutting-edge research that informs public health policies and interventions in Nigeria and beyond. It collaborates with various national and international organizations to tackle pressing health issues such as infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. Through its clinical, social, and environmental health initiatives, the Department of Community Medicine at UCTH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery and public health in the region. Its faculty and staff are dedicated to ensuring that students and the wider community benefit from the latest advancements in public health practices and research.

Specialties


  • Family Health/Occupational Helath/Epidemiology
  • Health Education & Communication
  • Health Policy And Management Qualitative Research An
  • Reproductive Health/Epidemiology
  • Mch
  • Epidemiology
  • Primary Health Care
  • Health Policy & Management
  • Epidemiology
  • Occupational/Environmental Health
  • Health Service Management
  • Epidemiology And Primary Healthcare
  • Reproductive
  • Maternal
  • Newborn
  • Child And Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition(Rmncah+N) Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology/Primary Health Care (Phc)
  • Health Service Management
  • Infectious Disease
  • Maternal & Child Health/Phc
  • Reproductive
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Epidemiology/Biostatistics
  • Disease Control
  • Environmental Medicine/Epidemiology
  • Social/ Rehabilitative Medicine
  • Reproductive Health
  • Health Communication
  • Epidemiology/Infectious Disease Control
  • Biostatistics-
  • Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
  • Health Systems Management
  • Occupational Health
  • Maternal & Child Health

Services


  • General

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