Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar — Calabar, Cross River

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About This Hospital

Category: Federal Specialist Hospital / Tertiary Mental Health Referral Centre
Accreditation: Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare specialty hospital; operates a School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing offering accredited nursing training.
Affiliation: Federal Government of Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Nigeria's pioneer mental health institution, founded in 1903.

Departments15 depts

Community Psychiatry (Firm A)

General Psychiatry / Medical Psychotherapy (Firm B)

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Firm C)

Substance Abuse / Addiction Medicine (Firm D)

Geriatric Psychiatry (Firm E)

Forensic Psychiatry (Firm F)

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (Firm G)

Emergency Psychiatry (Firm H)

Nursing Services

Pharmacy

Medical Laboratory

Radiology

Psychology Services

Health Records Management

School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing

Specialty Services

Psychiatric Consultancy and Assessments

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Ambulance Services

Advanced Radiography Services

Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT)

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Electrocardiography (ECG)

Occupational and Recreational Therapy

Mental Health Outpost Clinics

Residency, Training and Research Programs

Specialized Equipment

EEG Monitoring SystemsECT EquipmentECG MachinesRadiography EquipmentICU Monitoring Systems

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Dr. Emmanuel Aniekan Essien

Acting Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar. Leads the hospital's Top Management Committee overseeing clinical, administrative, and training operations.

Managed By

Barr. Edim Osadim Odey

Director of Administration, responsible for the hospital's administrative operations under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Available via hospital website (select psychiatric firm)

Walk-in Policy

Walk-in accepted at Outpatient Department; referrals accepted from other health facilities

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

How to book

OnlineWalk-inReferral

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

Patient information is treated with confidentiality in accordance with Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant psychiatrist or medical officer.

Hours & Holidays

Outpatient Department: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency Psychiatry, Pharmacy, and wards operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

contact@fnphcalabar.gov.ng

https://fnphcalabar.gov.ng

Location

123 Calabar Road, Calabar South

Calabar, Cross River

South-South Nigeria

Postal: 540281

Near: Calabar South, along Calabar Road — the oldest mental health institution in Nigeria

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics)

Visitor Policy

Visitors must comply with ward protocols; restricted visiting on acute wards in line with patient care and safety guidelines

Available on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available in administrative areas

Female Acute Ward

Male Acute Ward

Drug (Substance Abuse) Ward

Child and Adolescent Ward

Chronic Ward

Outpatient Department

Medical Laboratory

Pharmacy

Radiology Unit

School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing

Library

Room Options

Acute wards (male/female)Chronic wardChild and adolescent wardSubstance abuse ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency Psychiatry care

Occupational and recreational therapy

Psychology services

Substance abuse rehabilitation

Community outreach / mental health outposts

Training and research programs

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)

Payment Methods

CashBank transfer

Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Emergency Psychiatry Unit (Firm H)

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