About This Hospital
- Category
- Federal University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for undergraduate and postgraduate training across all major clinical specialties. Accredited by the West African College of Physicians, the West African College of Surgeons, and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for fellowship training. Houses one of only a small number of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology centres in Nigeria. Each school (Nursing, IHST) is accredited by the relevant professional councils. Consistently ranked among the foremost teaching hospitals in West Africa.
- Affiliation
- University of Benin (Uniben), Benin City — established on 12 May 1973 as the clinical arm of the University of Benin College of Medical Sciences. UBTH serves as the premier tertiary referral hospital for Edo State and the wider South-South and South-West geopolitical zones, providing specialist healthcare, undergraduate medical education, postgraduate residency training, and clinical research. With 910 beds, it is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Nigeria.
- Patient Satisfaction
- Good
- Rating Source
Departments41 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu
Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital. Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu leads one of Nigeria's foremost tertiary healthcare institutions, overseeing a 910-bed hospital that serves as a major referral centre for the South-South and South-West regions. Under her leadership UBTH continues to expand specialist services, advance postgraduate training, and strengthen the hospital's oncology, maternal health, and mental health capabilities.
Managed By
University of Benin (Uniben)
UBTH is the teaching hospital of the University of Benin, Benin City, established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. It operates as the clinical training facility for the University of Benin College of Medical Sciences and serves patients from across Edo State and beyond.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Contact via https://www.ubth.org
Walk-in Policy
Allowed at Family Medicine and General Outpatient Departments
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 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 is issued to every patient.
Hours & Holidays
General Outpatient and Family Medicine: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, ICU, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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