UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD DECREE
Decree · Health
A Decree establishes the governance framework for the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, including its management board and clinical operations. It targets the hospital's board, staff, and patients in Edo State seeking tertiary care. This aims to deliver quality healthcare and training for medical professionals.
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD DECREE
What Is This Policy?
The decree establishing the governance framework for the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), providing for its Management Board, clinical mandate, and relationship with the University of Benin.
Who Does It Target?
UBTH Management Board and clinical staff University of Benin College of Medical Sciences Patients seeking tertiary healthcare in Edo State Federal Ministry of Health
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Govern UBTH as a tertiary referral hospital and clinical training centre for UNIBEN medical students, ensuring quality healthcare and professional training in the South-South region.
Key Features
Management Board: Establishes the Board with defined composition and powers for governing UBTH. Teaching Mandate: UBTH is the teaching hospital for UNIBEN College of Medical Sciences. Specialist Services: Provides specialist healthcare to Edo State and surrounding communities. Federal Oversight: Subject to Federal Ministry of Health policy and annual subvention.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — UBTH is fully operational Coverage: Edo State and southern Nigeria Beneficiaries: Patients; medical students; regional healthcare Funding: Federal Government subvention; IGR
How to Access
Patients: self-refer or be referred from secondary facilities Medical students: enrolled through UNIBEN College of Medical Sciences Staff: employed through UBTH Management Board processes Application method: Access UBTH at its Benin City campus.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.ubth.org Contact: University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Teaching Hospital Scheme of the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Health Act 2014, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria framework, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act.