UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD ACT

An Act establishes the management board for the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital in Enugu, governing its operations and clinical activities. It targets hospital staff, medical students, and patients in southeastern Nigeria. This ensures effective healthcare delivery and training.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Management Board of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, providing for its governance and clinical mandate.

Who Does It Target?

UNTH Management Board and clinical staff University of Nigeria College of Medicine Patients in southeastern Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Govern UNTH as a tertiary referral hospital and training centre for clinical medical education in southeastern Nigeria.

Key Features

Management Board: Establishes the hospital Management Board with defined powers. Teaching Mandate: UNTH serves as the teaching hospital for UNN College of Medicine. Specialist Services: Provides specialist healthcare to Enugu and the southeastern region. Federal Oversight: Subject to Federal Ministry of Health oversight and subvention.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — UNTH Enugu is fully operational Coverage: Southeastern Nigeria Beneficiaries: Patients; medical students Funding: Federal Government; IGR

How to Access

Patients may access directly or through referral Students enrolled through UNN College of Medicine Application method: Access UNTH at its Enugu campus.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.unth.org Contact: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)

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.