Umezuruike Hospital, Owerri — Owerri, Imo

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About This Hospital

Category: Private General / Specialist Hospital
Accreditation: Licensed by the Nigeria Ministry of Health and registered as a Secondary Health Care Centre (Facility Code: 16/25/1/2/2/0002). Registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for primary and secondary health care services. Maintains working relationships with over 25 Health Management Organisations (HMOs) under NHIS. Recognised by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) for the training of Part II General Medical Practitioners. The hospital's training programme has produced numerous general and specialist medical practitioners now privately established in Owerri and beyond.
Affiliation: Privately owned and operated by the Umez-Eronini family. Founded by HRH. Eze (Dr.) E. M. Umez-Eronini, who qualified in medicine at Cardiff, Wales (UK) in 1967 and obtained the MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians of London in January 1970. Named in memory of the founder's father, Late Chief EburuoUmez-Eronini, one of Nigeria's earliest trained pharmacists, who founded Emmanuel College — the first secondary school in Imo State. The hospital formally opened on 15 October 1971 in rented premises at 78/79 Wetheral Road, Owerri, and relocated to its permanent purpose-built site at 21/23 Umezuruike Street in 1975 (building completed 1978). The hospital has operated continuously for over five decades as a pioneer private healthcare institution in Owerri.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments17 depts

General Outpatient Clinic

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Surgery (General, Obstetric, Urological)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Internal Medicine

Ophthalmology (Eye Clinic)

Radiology (X-ray)

Ultrasonography

Electrocardiography (ECG)

Medical Laboratory and Diagnostics

Pharmacy and Dispensary

Antenatal and Postnatal Services

Immunization and Child Welfare

Intensive Care Unit

Neonatal and Premature Baby Care

Mortuary

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours on-site medical officers, consultants on second call)

Ultrasonography (MINDRAY 3DC-N3 — 2 machines; Mon-Sat 9am-6:30pm)

Eye Clinic (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)

Electrocardiography (ECG; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

Antenatal and Postnatal Clinic (Wednesdays)

Laboratory services (Mon-Sat 8am-7pm + 24hr emergency cover)

Surgical procedures: laparotomies, bowel resections, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, prostatectomies, Caesarean sections, myomectomies, urology

NPMCN-accredited Part II General Medical Practitioner training

NHIS-accredited — 25+ HMO partnerships

Premature infant management (record: 28-week premature infant successfully managed)

Specialized Equipment

MINDRAY 3DC-N3 ultrasound machines (2 units)Fully equipped X-ray unit (routine and specialised procedures)Electrocardiography (ECG) machine2 × 50 KVA standby generators (continuous power supply)Deep borehole (clean potable water supply)2 × neonatal incubators (premature baby room)Intensive care beds (fully equipped ICU)Air-conditioned ambulance (24hr standby with trained drivers)CCTV surveillance system (all-round monitoring, 24hrs)PABX intercom system (private rooms — internal and external calling)Mechanised laundry serviceHospital kitchen (general and special patient diets)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Dr. Oparaku N. Umez-Eronini

Chief Medical Director and proprietor of Umezuruike Hospital, Owerri. A qualified surgeon and urologist trained in the United Kingdom. Son of the late HRH Eze (Dr.) E. M. Umez-Eronini, the hospital's founder, and Dr. Mrs. Elispeth Ann Umez-Eronini (Paediatrician, Wales UK), one of the co-founders who died in 2001. Eze (Dr.) E. M. Umez-Eronini later died in 2010. Dr. Oparaku N. Umez-Eronini has continued the family legacy of providing quality private healthcare in Owerri, expanding services and upholding the hospital's tradition of excellence established since 1971.

Managed By

Dr. Oparaku N. Umez-Eronini

The hospital operates as a non-profit institution in which surplus revenue is shared among workers and reinvested into further hospital development. Principal consultants hold profit-sharing contracts. The hospital maintains a workforce of 8 full-time doctors, 5 visiting consultants, nurses, laboratory and X-ray technologists, auxiliary nurses (trained in-house on a 3-year programme), kitchen staff, laundry, security, drivers, gardeners, and administrative staff — the largest doctor-to-bed ratio for any private hospital of its size in Owerri.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via http://umezuruikehospital.com or by telephone

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at General Outpatient and Emergency departments; Emergency available 24 hours every day

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM (General Outpatient); Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM

How to book

Walk-in (General Outpatient)PhoneNHIS/HMO referral

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality in accordance with Nigerian health laws and MDCN guidelines. Patient data is not disclosed without lawful authority or written consent.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant or medical officer in consultation with the patient and family. A discharge summary detailing diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up instructions is issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

General Clinics: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM. Surgical Outpatient and Specialist Clinics: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. Antenatal/Postnatal: Wednesdays. Eye Clinic: Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM. Ultrasonography: Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 6:30 PM. Laboratory: Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 7 PM. Emergency, ICU, and ambulance services: 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

info@umezuruikehospital.com

http://umezuruikehospital.com

Location

21/23 Umezuruike Street, Ikenegbu Layout

Owerri, Imo

Eastern Nigeria

Postal: 460001

Near: Ikenegbu Layout, Owerri Municipal — one of Owerri's oldest private hospitals (est. 1971); 50-bed facility with private en-suite rooms, intensive care unit, eye clinic, and MINDRAY 3DC-N3 ultrasound; 24-hour emergency care

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+2348037239260

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM (General Clinics); Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM; Emergency 24 hours, 7 days

Visitor Policy

Visitors are welcome in accordance with ward policies. Patients in private en-suite rooms may receive visitors during standard visiting hours. ICU and premature baby room have restricted visiting.

Available on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Not specified

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

General Outpatient Department

Surgical Theatre

Intensive Care Unit (ICU — fully equipped)

Neonatal and Premature Baby Room (2 incubators)

Antenatal and Postnatal Clinic

Immunization Hall

Eye Clinic (Ophthalmology)

Ultrasonography Suite (MINDRAY 3DC-N3, 2 machines)

X-ray Unit (routine and specialised)

Medical Laboratory (Mon-Sat + 24hr emergency)

Electrocardiography (ECG) Unit

Pharmacy and Dispensary

7 Private En-suite Rooms (AC, TV, refrigerator, PABX intercom)

General Wards (2-4 beds per room)

Hospital Kitchen (general and special diets)

Mechanised Laundry Service

Mortuary

Air-conditioned Ambulance (24hr standby)

2 × 50 KVA Standby Generators

Deep Borehole Water Supply

CCTV Surveillance System (all-round, 24hrs)

Room Options

General wards (2-4 beds per room)7 private en-suite rooms with AC, television, refrigerator, and PABX intercomIntensive Care Unit bedsPremature baby room (neonatal incubators)

Support Services

24-hour Emergency and A&E care

Antenatal and postnatal care

Paediatric outpatient clinic

Eye clinic (ophthalmology)

Immunization programme (138 children/month)

General and major surgical services (~300 operations/year)

Obstetrics (366 deliveries/year including premature infants)

NHIS and HMO-covered consultations

24-hour pharmacy dispensing (via emergency cover)

In-patient catering (kitchen for all patients, general and special diets)

Laundry services for in-patients

NPMCN-accredited medical training

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)25+ Health Management Organisations (HMOs) under NHISSelect private health insurance plans

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency — 24 hours, on-site medical officers)

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