Head of Hospital

Professor Reuben A. Eifediyi

Chief Medical Director, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Professor Reuben A. Eifediyi leads the institution's dual mandate of delivering specialist tertiary healthcare and maintaining ISTH's internationally recognised Centre of Excellence for viral haemorrhagic fever management, particularly Lassa Fever. Under his leadership ISTH continues to advance clinical research, expand specialist services, and train healthcare professionals across the South-South geopolitical zone.

Managed By

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital is a federal government institution under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, established by Decree 92 of 1993. It serves as a key tertiary referral centre for Edo State and operates the most prominent Lassa Fever Centre of Excellence in Nigeria, conducting research and managing viral haemorrhagic fever cases referred from across the country.

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, Maternity, and Isolation services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.