Coordinates: 6°43′08″N 5°22′37″E / 6.7189°N 5.37704°E / 6.7189; 5.37704

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
Map
Geography
LocationOkada, Edo State, Nigeria
Coordinates6°43′08″N 5°22′37″E / 6.7189°N 5.37704°E / 6.7189; 5.37704
Organisation
TypeTeaching
Affiliated universityIgbinedion University
History
Former name(s)Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH)
OpenedMay 1993
Links
ListsHospitals in Nigeria

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital formerly known as Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital is a medical facility located in Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.[1][2] It is affiliated with Igbinedion University and serves as a significant center for medical education, patient care, and research in the region.[3][4]

History

The hospital was founded in May 1993 by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as a crucial component of the Igbinedion University.[5]

In 2020, Professor Bazuaye Nosakhare was appointed as Chief Medical Director of the hospital.[6]

Renaming to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital

The Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital underwent a renaming process and was officially renamed the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital.[7] The renaming was initiated by the Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion.[8][9]

The announcement took place during the convocation ceremony of the institution's 2021/2022 academic session held in Okada town.[10] The new name honors Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of LoveWorld Ministries, for his contributions to humanity and development.[11] Alongside the renaming, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree, and the Chancellor facilitated a land donation to LoveWorld Ministries.[12][13]

Facilities

Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital has facilities dedicated to various medical specialties.[14][15][16]

Medical programs

The hospital plays a pivotal role in medical education by providing training opportunities for medical students from Igbinedion University as well as other institutions. It offers various residency and fellowship programs across different specialties.[17][18]

The hospital provides practical training opportunities for medical students from Igbinedion University and other institutions.[19][20]

Research

Research is a fundamental aspect of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital's mission.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Igbinedion renames teaching hospital after Oyakhilome". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. ^ "Igbinedion University Renames Teaching Hospital After Chris Oyakhilome". 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ Momoh, Idris Umar (2022-04-07). "Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital unveils diagnostic centre". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  4. ^ Odibashi, Sunday (2022-11-13). "Chancellor of Igbinedion University renames University Teaching Hospital after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome". National Daily Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  5. ^ "History". Igbinedion University Okada. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  6. ^ Bisi, Olaniyi (1 May 2020). "CMD for Igbinedion Hospital". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Igbinedion University confers honourary [sic] degree on Rosemary Osula, names teaching hospital after Chris Oyakhilome". The Street Journal. 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  8. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2022-11-14). "Igbinedion names teaching hospital after Chris Oyakhilome". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  9. ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (2022-11-13). "Igbinedion University renames Teaching Hospital after Chris Oyakhilome". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  10. ^ Taiwo, Jide (2022-11-13). "Igbinedion University names teaching hospital after Christ Embassy's founder, Oyakhilome". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  11. ^ "Igbinedion names teaching hospital after Oyakhilome". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  12. ^ "Why I Renamed Igbinedion Varsity Teaching Hospital After Oyakhilome — Chancellor – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  13. ^ "Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital Opens Health Centre At Ofumwegbe Town". Independent Television/Radio. 2015-11-06. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  14. ^ "Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital Okada West, Ovia North-East – Thehospitalbook". 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  15. ^ "Edo First Lady Opens IUTH Multi-Million Naira Diagnostic Centre In Benin – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  16. ^ Muaz, Hassan (2022-04-04). "Igbinedion inaugurates IUTH Diagnostic Centre in Benin |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  17. ^ Akinyemi, Femi (2023-02-06). "MDCN inducts 26 Igbinedion varsity graduates as qualified medical doctors". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  18. ^ Tide, The (2023-02-15). "Medical Council Inducts 26 Doctors Of Igbinedion University". :::...The Tide News Online:::... Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  19. ^ "MDCN increases admission quota for Igbinedion University - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  20. ^ "Medical And Dental Council Of Nigeria Inducts 29 Medical Graduates In IUO". Independent Television/Radio. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  21. ^ Osehobo, Ofure Victor (2007). The Igbinedion Promise. Savic Torina Pub.
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