About This Hospital
- Category
- Federal Specialty Hospital / Orthopaedic and Trauma Referral Centre
- Accreditation
- Federal Ministry of Health specialty hospital; accredited for postgraduate orthopaedic surgery training and residency by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and West African College of Surgeons. Runs an accredited College of Nursing Science and College of Orthopaedic Cast Technology.
- Affiliation
- Originally established as the Haile Selassie I Institute of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Ophthalmic Surgery on 17 January 1975; later renamed National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, under the Federal Ministry of Health. Institute of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy (IOPS) runs in partnership with Abia State University (ABSU).
Departments11 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Prof. Emmanuel Chino Iyidobi
Chief Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu. Oversees clinical, academic, and administrative operations of the hospital's orthopaedic, plastic surgery, and rehabilitation services.
Managed By
Chief Benjamin Omale (Board Chairman) / Hospital Management Board
The hospital is governed by a Management Board under the Federal Ministry of Health, chaired by Chief Benjamin Omale, with the Chief Medical Director as chief executive of clinical operations.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Walk-in
Walk-in Policy
Walk-in accepted at the General Outpatient and Specialist Clinics; referrals accepted from primary and secondary facilities across Enugu and neighbouring states
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
All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws.
Discharge Policy
Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant or medical officer.
Hours & Holidays
General Outpatient: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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