About This Hospital
- Category
- Federal University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
- Accreditation
- Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for postgraduate residency and house officer training across multiple clinical departments. Recognised as one of Nigeria's premier federal teaching hospitals in the South-South geopolitical zone. Each allied health school is accredited by the relevant professional councils including the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Medical Laboratory Science Council, and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria.
- Affiliation
- University of Port Harcourt — the hospital serves as the primary clinical training facility for the University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences. Established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in the mid-1970s to complement the newly founded University of Port Harcourt and provide tertiary healthcare for Rivers State and the wider Niger Delta region. Governed by a board of management under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
- Patient Satisfaction
- Good
- Rating Source
Departments41 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Prof. Henry C. Ugboma
Chief Medical Director, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Professor and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Under his leadership the hospital has expanded specialist services, strengthened postgraduate medical training, and deepened its role as the primary tertiary referral centre for the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
Managed By
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
UPTH operates under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in partnership with the University of Port Harcourt governing authorities. The hospital was established by the Federal Government to serve as the clinical arm of the University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences and to provide specialist healthcare for the Niger Delta region.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Contact via https://www.upth.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 (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
General Outpatient: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, ICU, SCBU, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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