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About This Hospital

Category: Federal Specialist Hospital (Neuropsychiatry)
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for specialist postgraduate training in psychiatry and neurology. Accredited by the West African College of Physicians and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for residency training in psychiatry. One of Nigeria's foremost federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, providing specialist mental health, neurology, and addiction rehabilitation services for the South-East geopolitical zone.
Affiliation: Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare — the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, was established in 1954 as the Enugu Mental Hospital and is one of Nigeria's oldest and most established federal psychiatric institutions. Located on New Haven Road, Enugu, it provides specialist neuropsychiatric care, mental health services, neurology, addiction rehabilitation, and postgraduate psychiatric training for Enugu State and the South-East region.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments15 depts

General Psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Forensic Psychiatry

Old Age Psychiatry (Geriatric Mental Health)

Neurology

Clinical Psychology

Occupational Therapy

Social Psychiatry and Community Mental Health

Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Rehabilitation

Internal Medicine (General)

Medical Laboratory

Radiology

Pharmacy

Nursing

Medical Social Work

Specialty Services

Inpatient Psychiatric Admission and Stabilisation

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Geriatric Mental Health (Old Age Psychiatry)

Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation

Neurological Consultation and Management

Addiction Rehabilitation and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Community Mental Health Outreach

Occupational Therapy and Social Reintegration

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Intervention (24 hours)

Postgraduate Residency Training in Psychiatry

Specialized Equipment

Electroencephalography (EEG)Digital X-rayElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) machineLaboratory analysersOccupational therapy workshop equipment

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu

The Chief Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, leads one of Nigeria's oldest federal psychiatric institutions, overseeing specialist neuropsychiatric care, mental health services, neurology, addiction rehabilitation, and postgraduate psychiatric training across Enugu State and the South-East geopolitical zone.

Managed By

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, is a federal government specialist institution under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Established in 1954, it delivers a full range of psychiatric, neurological, and addiction rehabilitation services and trains postgraduate psychiatry residents for the South-East region and beyond.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Walk-in and referral

Walk-in Policy

Walk-in accepted at Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

How to book

Walk-inPhoneReferral from general hospitals

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information — particularly psychiatric records — is treated with the highest level of confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines, the Mental Health Act, and applicable Nigerian health laws.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant psychiatrist in consultation with the patient and family. A discharge summary and care plan are provided to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

Outpatient Clinics: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Psychiatric emergency, admission wards, and pharmacy operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

Location

New Haven Road

Enugu, Enugu

South-East Nigeria

Postal: 400281

Near: New Haven Road, Enugu — one of Nigeria's oldest federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, established 1954; foremost specialist centre for mental health, neurology, and addiction rehabilitation in South-East Nigeria

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesNo

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics); Emergency psychiatric care 24 hours

Visitor Policy

Restricted — visitors to psychiatric wards must comply with strict protocols for patient safety and wellbeing

Available on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Not available

General Psychiatric Admission Wards

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Forensic Psychiatric Unit

Geriatric Mental Health Unit

Addiction Rehabilitation Unit

Neurological Outpatient Clinic

Psychiatric Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Occupational Therapy Workshop

Clinical Psychology Unit

Medical Laboratory

Radiology Unit

Pharmacy

Medical Social Services

Community Mental Health Office

Administrative Complex

Grounds and Recreational Therapy Areas

Room Options

Open psychiatric wardsClosed psychiatric wardsPrivate roomsForensic unitChild and adolescent unitAddiction rehabilitation unit

Support Services

24-hour psychiatric emergency care

Inpatient psychiatric admission

Child and adolescent mental health

Geriatric mental health

Forensic psychiatric evaluation

Addiction and substance use rehabilitation

Electroconvulsive therapy

Community mental health outreach

Occupational therapy and social reintegration

Clinical psychology and psychotherapy

Medical social services

Postgraduate psychiatric 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 (Mental Health Emergency — 24 hours)

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