Imo State University Teaching Hospital — Orlu, Imo

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About This Hospital

Category: State University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for postgraduate residency training and house officer programmes. Established by Section 10(2) of Imo State Law No. 9, 2004 as a 500-bed tertiary hospital. Commissioned on 20 November 2004 as Nigeria's first fully computerised (e-hospital) tertiary health institution. Provides advanced medical and surgical care as the tertiary referral centre for Orlu and surrounding communities in Imo State.
Affiliation: Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri — the hospital serves as the primary clinical training facility for IMSU's Faculty of Medicine. Located in Orlu, Imo State, approximately 45 km from Owerri city. Operated by the Imo State Government under the IMSUTH establishment law. Provides clinical undergraduate and postgraduate training including MDCN-accredited residency programmes.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments32 depts

Surgery (General Surgery)

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Urology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Neurology

Nephrology and Renal Transplant

Endocrinology

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Gastroenterology

Family Medicine / General Outpatient

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Dermatology

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Dental Surgery

Community Medicine

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Histopathology

Chemical Pathology

Medical Laboratory

Infectious Disease Centre

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Nursing

Nutrition and Dietetics

Medical Social Work

Health Records

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Kidney and Renal Transplant Centre

Infectious Disease Centre

Renal Dialysis

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatric and Neonatal Services

Laparoscopic Surgery

Orthopaedic and Trauma Services

Cardiac Services

HIV/AIDS Clinic

Antenatal and Postnatal Care

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Computerised Hospital Information System (e-hospital)

Postgraduate Residency Training (MDCN-accredited)

Specialized Equipment

CT ScannerDigital X-ray and fluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingModern oxygen plantAutomated haematology analyserAutomated biochemistry analyserDialysis machinesRenal transplant surgical suiteICU ventilators and patient monitoring systemsLaparoscopic surgical equipmentEndoscopy suiteBlood bank and transfusion equipmentPhototherapy units (paediatrics)Computerised hospital management system (e-hospital)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Prof. Kelechi Uwakwe

Chief Medical Director, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu. Appointed by the Imo State Government in January 2025. Under his leadership the hospital is expanding its specialist clinical services including the renal transplant and infectious disease programmes, and deepening its postgraduate medical training partnerships with Imo State University Faculty of Medicine.

Managed By

Imo State Government

Imo State University Teaching Hospital operates under the Imo State Government in partnership with Imo State University (IMSU) governing board. The hospital was established by Imo State Law No. 9, 2004 and commissioned on 20 November 2004. It serves as the state's tertiary referral hospital for the Orlu zone and is affiliated with IMSU Faculty of Medicine for undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via https://www.imsuth.org

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at General Outpatient Department; Emergency available 24 hours

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Specialist Clinics)

How to book

Walk-in (General Outpatient)PhoneOnline enquiry via hospital website

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

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

Discharge Policy

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

Hours & Holidays

Clinics: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, ICU, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

+2349035949085

info@imsuth.org

https://www.imsuth.org

Location

Orlu Road, Orlu

Orlu, Imo

Eastern Nigeria

Postal: 473101

Near: Orlu — Nigeria's first fully computerised e-hospital (commissioned 2004); 500-bed state tertiary teaching hospital; affiliated with Imo State University (IMSU); includes kidney/renal transplant centre and infectious disease centre

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+2349035949085

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics); Emergency services 24 hours, 7 days

Visitor Policy

Restricted — visitors must comply with hospital infection control and ward protocols

Available on-site

WheelchairElevatorRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available — hospital operates a computerised information system

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Kidney and Renal Transplant Centre

Infectious Disease Centre

Renal Dialysis Unit

Surgical Theatres

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Neonatal Care Unit

Modern Oxygen Plant

Specialist Outpatient Clinics (30+ departments)

General Outpatient Department

Maternity and Labour Ward

Paediatric Ward

Radiology and Imaging Centre

Medical Laboratory Complex

Blood Bank and Transfusion Services

Pharmacy (24 hours)

Dental Clinic

Eye and Ophthalmic Clinic

Physiotherapy Unit

Ultra-Modern Mortuary

Computerised Hospital Management System (e-hospital)

Administrative Complex

Room Options

General wardsSemi-private roomsPrivate roomsIntensive Care Units (ICU)Paediatric wardMaternity and labour ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency and Trauma care

Kidney and renal transplant services

Antenatal and postnatal care

Paediatric outpatient clinic

Renal dialysis

HIV/AIDS clinic

Infectious disease management

Psychiatry and mental health services

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Blood bank and transfusion services

24-hour pharmacy dispensing

Medical outreach programmes

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Imo State Government Employees Health PlanSelect private health insurance plans

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency — 24 hours)

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