By Raphael Okhiria The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has installed over 100 solar-powered streetlights to illuminate the hospital staff quarters and surrounding areas in Benin City. At the unveiling ceremony, recently, Prof. Ize-Iyamu, who was represented by Dr. Philip Osho, Deputy Chairman of the Medical […]

By Raphael Okhiria The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has honoured the retiring Chairman of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee and a valued member of the mental health department, Prof. Kingsley Oalei Akhigbe. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu praised Prof. Akhigbe for his outstanding leadership and exemplary […]

By Raphael Okhiria The Ahonaruogho Family has made a generous donation of a state-of-the-art library and lounge facility dedicated to the Geriatrics Ward, named in honor of Pa. Jeremiah Olu Oma Ahonaruogho of blessed memory to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Speaking during the commissioning of the library and lounge, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu […]

In a world where cancer continues to pose a significant health challenge, the need for collective action has never been more critical. The Nigeria Cancer Society (NCS), Edo State Chapter, proudly joins Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, other state chapters of NCS, the […]

By Raphael Okhiria The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has threatened to down tools with effect from Saturday, January 10, 2026, to protest the kidnapping of two medical doctors in the state, on new year’s day. Chairman of the NMA Edo State Branch, Dr. Eustace Oseghale, informed the general public of the association’s […]

By Raphael Okhiria The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Ize-Iyamu and Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, on Tuesday jointly performed the commissioning of the new UBTH Police Post amid cheers. Speaking at the official commissioning of the Ultra-Modern Police post built and fully equipped […]