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
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
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.
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
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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.
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