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Paediatrics

Our Specialties Meet Our Team
8 Consultants
1972 Est.
15+ Specialties
Our Story

Over Five Decades of Exceptional Paediatrics

Embracing our exceptional Paediatrics Department, expertise thrives in child care, diagnostics, and advanced treatments. With unwavering compassion and cutting-edge technology, we prioritize your child's well-being, ensuring a seamless path toward their optimal health. Our dedicated efforts ensure tailored, holistic solutions, fostering trust throughout your healthcare journey.

54+

Years of dedicated patient care in Cross River State

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Head of Department
Leadership
Prof. AKWAGIOBE , FRIDAY ODEY
Professor of Paediatrics — Head of Department, Paediatrics
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What We Treat

Our Specialties & Services

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Developmental Neurology
Developmental Neurology dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Emergency Paediatrics
Emergency Paediatrics offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Heamato-Oncology
Heamato-Oncology delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Infectious Disease.
Infectious Disease providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Neonatology
Neonatology focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health outcomes
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Paediatric Cardiology
Paediatric Cardiology blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient recovery
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Paediatric Endocrinology
Paediatric Endocrinology dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Paediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Paediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Paediatric Gastroenterology
Paediatric Gastroenterology delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Hepatology & Nutrition
Hepatology & Nutrition providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Paediatric Nephrology
Paediatric Nephrology focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health outcomes
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Paediatric Neurology
Paediatric Neurology blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient recovery
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Phemonology/Infections
Phemonology/Infections dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Preventive/Interventional Cardiology
Preventive/Interventional Cardiology offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Respiratory & Infectious Diseases
Respiratory & Infectious Diseases delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Our People

Meet the ORL Team

Prof. AKWAGIOBE FRIDAY ODEY
Prof. AKWAGIOBE FRIDAY ODEY
Consultant Surgeon
Professor of Paediatrics
Dr. Uhegbu Kelechi
Dr. Uhegbu Kelechi
Consultant Surgeon
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. OKOI-OBULI JACINTHA
Dr. OKOI-OBULI JACINTHA
Consultant Surgeon
Clinical Paediatrician
Dr. IKOBAH JOANAH MOSES
Dr. IKOBAH JOANAH MOSES
Consultant Surgeon
Paediatrics Specialist
Prof. ETUK IMAOBONG SATURDAY
Prof. ETUK IMAOBONG SATURDAY
Consultant Surgeon
Paediatrics Specialist
Dr. ENYUMA O. CALLISTUS
Dr. ENYUMA O. CALLISTUS
Consultant Surgeon
Paediatrics Specialist
Dr. AKPAH ENOBONG UFOT
Consultant Surgeon
Paediatrics Specialist
Dr. Eyong Michael Eteng
Dr. Eyong Michael Eteng
Consultant Surgeon
Paediatrics Specialist
Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Values

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Our Vision

The vision of the Paediatrics Department is to provide optimal care for childhood conditions and reduce morbidity & mortality.

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Our Mission

To equip Doctors, Nurses, and other health personnel with the skills to manage paediatric problems and consolidate on basic aspects of paediatrics and child health in the community.

Core Values
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Excellence

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Compassion

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Innovation

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Integrity

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Collaboration

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Education