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About This Hospital

Category: Federal University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for undergraduate and postgraduate training in medicine, surgery, and allied health disciplines. Accredited by the West African College of Physicians, West African College of Surgeons, and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for residency training. Serves as the clinical training arm of the University of Abuja College of Health Sciences and Medicine.
Affiliation: University of Abuja — the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, was established in 1989 and commenced full clinical operations in 1993. Situated in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, UATH is the teaching hospital of the University of Abuja and provides tertiary specialist healthcare, undergraduate medical education, and postgraduate residency training. It serves as the principal tertiary referral hospital for Gwagwalada and the rural FCT communities.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments31 depts

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Surgery (General Surgery)

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Urology

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Gastroenterology

Nephrology

Endocrinology

Dermatology

Neurology

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Neonatology

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Anatomical Pathology

Chemical Pathology

Medical Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Science

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT / Otolaryngology)

Dental Surgery

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Family Medicine

Community Health and Primary Care

Pharmacy

Nursing and Midwifery

Medical Social Work

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

General Surgery and Trauma

Advanced Renal and Nephrology Services

Neonatal Intensive Care

Obstetrics and High-Risk Maternity Care

Paediatric Sub-specialties

HIV/AIDS Clinic and Treatment

Laparoscopic Surgery

Family Medicine and Primary Care

Community Health Outreach

Postgraduate Residency Training

Specialized Equipment

CT ScannerDigital X-ray and FluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingICU ventilators and monitoring systemsHaemodialysis machinesAutomated haematology and biochemistry analysersBlood bank and transfusion equipmentEndoscopy suiteOperating theatre suite

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Prof. Bismarck Iorpan Dara

Chief Medical Director, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. Prof. Bismarck Iorpan Dara leads UATH's dual mandate of delivering specialist tertiary healthcare to FCT communities and advancing undergraduate and postgraduate medical training through the University of Abuja College of Health Sciences and Medicine.

Managed By

University of Abuja / Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital is the teaching hospital of the University of Abuja, established in 1989 under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. UATH provides comprehensive specialist healthcare for Gwagwalada and the rural FCT, trains medical students and postgraduate residents, and conducts clinical research across a full range of medical and surgical specialties.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via https://www.uath.gov.ng

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at General Outpatient and Family Medicine Departments

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 in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant physician or surgeon. A discharge summary is issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

General Outpatient and Specialist 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

info@uath.gov.ng

https://www.uath.gov.ng

Location

Gwagwalada

Gwagwalada, Abuja

North-Central Nigeria (FCT)

Postal: 902101

Near: Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT, Abuja — the teaching hospital of the University of Abuja; established 1989; principal tertiary referral centre for Gwagwalada and rural FCT communities; affiliated with the University of Abuja College of Health Sciences

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

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

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available in select areas

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Operating Theatres

Radiology and Imaging Unit (CT, X-ray, Ultrasound)

Medical Laboratory Complex

Blood Bank and Transfusion Services

Haemodialysis Unit

General Outpatient Department

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Antenatal and Maternity Ward

Paediatric Ward

Pharmacy

Eye Clinic

ENT Clinic

Dental Clinic

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

HIV/AIDS Clinic

Community Health Department

Mortuary

Administrative Complex

Room Options

General wardsSemi-private roomsPrivate roomsIntensive Care UnitNeonatal ICUPaediatric wardMaternity and labour ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency and Trauma care

Specialist surgical services

Antenatal and postnatal care

Neonatal intensive care

Paediatric outpatient clinic

Mental health and psychiatry services

HIV/AIDS clinic and treatment

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Blood bank and transfusion services

Community health outreach

Medical social services

Postgraduate residency training

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Federal 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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