Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital — Port Harcourt, Rivers

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About This Hospital

Category: State Specialist Hospital / Tertiary Referral Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for housemanship training and specialist postgraduate attachments. Operates under the Rivers State Ministry of Health. One of the oldest and most prominent state specialist hospitals in Southern Nigeria, having served as a major referral centre since 1925. Accredited for nursing and midwifery training by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Affiliation: Rivers State Ministry of Health — the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt, was founded in 1925 as the European Hospital by the colonial government and is one of the oldest hospitals in Southern Nigeria. Located in the Old GRA area of Port Harcourt, BMSH serves as a major state specialist hospital and tertiary referral centre for Rivers State, providing advanced specialist medical, surgical, obstetric, and diagnostic services to residents of Rivers State and the Niger Delta region.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments30 depts

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Surgery (General Surgery)

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Urology

Neurosurgery

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Nephrology

Neurology

Dermatology

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Neonatology

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Anatomical Pathology

Chemical Pathology

Medical Laboratory Science

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT / Otolaryngology)

Dental Surgery

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Family Medicine

Pharmacy

Nursing and Midwifery

Medical Social Work

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

General and Specialist Surgery

Orthopaedics and Trauma Management

Advanced Cardiology Services

Nephrology and Renal Services

Neonatal Intensive Care

High-Risk Obstetrics and Maternity Care

HIV/AIDS Clinic and Treatment

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Paediatric Sub-specialties

Postgraduate Training and Clinical Attachments

Specialized Equipment

CT ScannerDigital X-ray and FluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingEchocardiographyHaemodialysis machinesICU ventilators and monitoring systemsAutomated haematology and biochemistry analysersBlood bank and transfusion equipmentLaparoscopic surgical equipmentEndoscopy suiteOperating theatre suite (multiple)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Medical Director, Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital

The Medical Director of Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital leads one of Southern Nigeria's oldest and most respected state specialist hospitals, overseeing the delivery of advanced specialist healthcare, surgical services, and diagnostic capabilities to the people of Rivers State and the wider Niger Delta.

Managed By

Rivers State Ministry of Health

Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital is owned and managed by the Rivers State Government through the Rivers State Ministry of Health. Founded in 1925 as the colonial European Hospital and later renamed in honour of colonial public servant H.C. Braithwaite, it has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Rivers State for a century and serves as a major specialist referral centre for the Niger Delta.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Walk-in and phone enquiry

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)PhoneReferral from secondary hospitals

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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

Location

1 Tom Jones Street, Old GRA

Port Harcourt, Rivers

South-South Nigeria

Postal: 500211

Near: 1 Tom Jones Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt — one of the oldest hospitals in Southern Nigeria, founded 1925; major state specialist hospital and tertiary referral centre for Rivers State and the Niger Delta region

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

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

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Operating Theatres (multiple)

Radiology and Imaging Suite (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

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

Advanced specialist surgery

Cardiology and cardiac 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

Medical social services

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Rivers State Contributory Health CommissionSelect 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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