About This Hospital
- Category
- State University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for postgraduate residency training and house officer programmes. The hospital's MDCN accreditation was reaffirmed in December 2023 following a comprehensive infrastructure renewal and clinical standards upgrade. The hospital has a helipad for emergency airlift capabilities. A 692-bed tertiary referral centre for Abia State and the broader South-East Nigeria.
- Affiliation
- Abia State University (ABSU) — the hospital serves as the primary clinical training facility for ABSU's College of Medicine. Located at Abayi, Aba, Abia State. Operated by the Abia State Government. Has been identified as a monitoring centre for emerging infectious diseases including the Mpox virus.
- Patient Satisfaction
- Good
- Rating Source
Departments33 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Prof. Nneka Chioma Okoronkwo
Chief Medical Director, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba. Professor and Consultant. Under her leadership the hospital completed a comprehensive infrastructure renewal programme, secured the reaffirmation of MDCN accreditation in December 2023, and expanded specialist clinical services across over 20 departments to serve patients from Abia State and neighbouring south-east states.
Managed By
Abia State Government
Abia State University Teaching Hospital operates under the Abia State Government in partnership with Abia State University (ABSU) governing board. The hospital serves as the state's foremost tertiary health institution and the clinical training base for ABSU's College of Medicine.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Contact via https://www.absuthng.org
Walk-in Policy
Allowed — 24 hours, Monday to Sunday
Emergency Wait
24:00:00
Non-Emergency Wait
Monday - Sunday 24 hours
How to book
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Hospital Policies
Privacy & Confidentiality
All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality and handled 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 detailing diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up instructions is issued to every patient.
Hours & Holidays
All services available 24 hours, 7 days a week. The hospital does not close for public holidays — Emergency, Pharmacy, Laboratory, ICU, and Maternity services run continuously.
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