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. Established by Section 10(2) of Imo State Law No. 9, 2004 as a 500-bed tertiary hospital. Commissioned on 20 November 2004 as Nigeria's first fully computerised (e-hospital) tertiary health institution. Provides advanced medical and surgical care as the tertiary referral centre for Orlu and surrounding communities in Imo State.
- Affiliation
- Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri — the hospital serves as the primary clinical training facility for IMSU's Faculty of Medicine. Located in Orlu, Imo State, approximately 45 km from Owerri city. Operated by the Imo State Government under the IMSUTH establishment law. Provides clinical undergraduate and postgraduate training including MDCN-accredited residency programmes.
- Patient Satisfaction
- Good
- Rating Source
Departments32 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Prof. Kelechi Uwakwe
Chief Medical Director, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu. Appointed by the Imo State Government in January 2025. Under his leadership the hospital is expanding its specialist clinical services including the renal transplant and infectious disease programmes, and deepening its postgraduate medical training partnerships with Imo State University Faculty of Medicine.
Managed By
Imo State Government
Imo State University Teaching Hospital operates under the Imo State Government in partnership with Imo State University (IMSU) governing board. The hospital was established by Imo State Law No. 9, 2004 and commissioned on 20 November 2004. It serves as the state's tertiary referral hospital for the Orlu zone and is affiliated with IMSU Faculty of Medicine for undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Contact via https://www.imsuth.org
Walk-in Policy
Allowed at General Outpatient Department; Emergency available 24 hours
Emergency Wait
24:00:00
Non-Emergency Wait
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Specialist 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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