Rivers State University Teaching Hospital — Port Harcourt, Rivers

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About This Hospital

Category: State University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the West African College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Council, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria across multiple clinical departments. Recognised as one of the largest and most prominent hospitals in the Niger Delta. Each allied health training school is accredited by the relevant Nigerian professional councils.
Affiliation: Rivers State University (RSU) — the hospital was originally established in March 1925 as Braithwaite Memorial Hospital, named after British surgical pioneer Eldred Curwen Braithwaite, and served senior civil servants during the colonial era. It subsequently became a general hospital and then a specialist health institution. In 2018 it was redesignated as the official teaching hospital of Rivers State University following the establishment of the university's College of Medical Sciences, and now serves as the primary tertiary referral centre for Rivers State. Operated by the Rivers State Hospital Management Board under the Rivers State Ministry of Health.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments30 depts

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Surgery (General Surgery)

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Urology

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Internal Medicine

Dermatology

Gastroenterology

Oncology

Infectious Disease

Nephrology and Dialysis

Endocrinology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Family Medicine / General Outpatient (GOPD)

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT / Otolaryngology)

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Anatomical Pathology

Chemical Pathology

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

Medical Laboratory Science

Pharmacy

Nursing and Midwifery

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Medical Social Work

Health Records Management

Specialty Services

Advanced Renal Services and Dialysis

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Oncology and Cancer Care

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Neonatal Intensive Care

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Satellite Molecular Laboratory for Research

Psychiatric and Mental Health Services

HIV/AIDS Clinic and Treatment

Postgraduate Medical Training and Residency Programmes

Primary Health Care Services

Specialized Equipment

CT ScannerDigital X-ray and FluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingLaparoscopic surgical equipmentDialysis machinesICU ventilators and monitoring systemsAutomated haematology and biochemistry analysersBlood bank and transfusion equipmentMolecular diagnostic laboratory equipmentEndoscopy suitePhototherapy units (neonatology)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Prof. Chizindu A. Alikor

Chief Medical Director, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt. Under his leadership the hospital has advanced specialist services and postgraduate medical training, expanded renal care facilities, and strengthened RSUTH's role as the premier tertiary referral centre in Rivers State and the wider Niger Delta region.

Managed By

Rivers State Hospital Management Board

RSUTH is operated by the Rivers State Hospital Management Board under the Rivers State Ministry of Health. The hospital was redesignated from Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMSH) to Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in 2018 by the Rivers State Government to serve as the clinical training arm of the newly established Rivers State University College of Medical Sciences.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via https://www.rsuth.ng

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at Family Medicine and General Outpatient Departments (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM)

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

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

How to book

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

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality 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 is issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

General Outpatient and Family Medicine: 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

Location

Harley Street, Old GRA

Port Harcourt, Rivers

South-South Nigeria

Postal: 500101

Near: Harley Street, Old Government Reservation Area (Old GRA), Port Harcourt — one of the oldest and largest hospitals in the Niger Delta, originally established 1925 and redesignated as the teaching hospital of Rivers State University in 2018

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+2348071592631

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 in select areas

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Advanced Renal Dialysis Unit

Satellite Molecular Laboratory

Operating Theatres (multiple)

Radiology and Imaging Unit

Medical Laboratory Complex

Blood Bank and Transfusion Services

General Outpatient Department (GOPD)

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Maternity and Labour Ward

Paediatric Ward

Pharmacy

Eye and Ophthalmic Clinic

ENT Clinic

Mortuary

Training schools (Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Science)

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

Advanced renal dialysis

Oncology and cancer treatment

Cardiothoracic surgery

Antenatal and postnatal care

Paediatric outpatient clinic

HIV/AIDS clinic and treatment

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Blood bank and transfusion services

Medical social services

Postgraduate residency training

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Rivers State Health Insurance schemeSelect 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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