About This Hospital
- Category
- Federal University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for training of house officers and residency programmes. Upgraded to first-grade federal teaching hospital status by Presidential approval in May 2023. Formally inaugurated as Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri (FUTHO) in May 2023 to support the new College of Medicine at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The hospital provides postgraduate medical training and clinical research.
- Affiliation
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) — the hospital serves as the primary clinical training facility for FUTO's College of Medicine. Originally established in 1903 as a colonial dispensary, it was progressively upgraded through District Hospital → General Hospital → Federal Medical Centre (1995) → Federal University Teaching Hospital (2023). Operated under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
- Patient Satisfaction
- Good
- Rating Source
Departments24 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Dr. Jideuma Ikenna Egwim (PhD, FMCFM)
Chief Medical Director, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri. Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Fellow of the Medical College of Family Medicine. Under his leadership the hospital has expanded specialist services, pioneered IVF and laparoscopic surgery programmes, and secured presidential approval for cancer treatment equipment.
Managed By
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
The Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri operates under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) governing board.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Contact via https://fthowerri.gov.ng
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 (Clinics)
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
Clinics: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, ICU, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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