University Of Benin Teaching Hospital

What University Of Benin Teaching Hospital does

University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is a federal government-owned tertiary teaching hospital located on the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Established in 1973 and formally taken over by the Federal Government of Nigeria on April 1, 1975 as the country's fifth teaching hospital, UBTH operates under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare with academic affiliation to the University of Benin. It serves as the primary tertiary referral center for Edo State and the broader South-South region, with 5,001–10,000 employees and a satellite Comprehensive Health Centre in Udo (Ovia South West LGA). The institution is governed by a Chief Medical Director (currently Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, since August 2025) supported by a Medical Advisory Committee structure covering clinical services, research and ethics, and training and monitoring. UBTH is recognized as a center of excellence with a vision to lead quality healthcare delivery in West Africa.

UBTH delivers tertiary clinical services across more than 20 specialty and core departments, including Radiotherapy & Clinical Oncology (operating one of only three national cancer treatment centers equipped with a linear accelerator and 16-slice CT scanner), the Neurology Clinic (holding the largest Parkinson's disease patient pool in South-South Nigeria), Nigeria's first dedicated Stroke Ward (operational for over 10 years), a 65-bed Accident and Emergency complex, Renal Dialysis, Special Care Baby Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Dental, and Pharmacy services. Diagnostic infrastructure includes a Molecular Virology Laboratory, Medical Microbiology Laboratory, and Radiology department with CT and X-ray capability. The hospital also operates preventive and rehabilitation services (Well Persons Clinic, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, HIV/AIDS Care Unit) and runs free community medical outreach programmes and subsidized surgery initiatives. The 2025–2026 period saw substantial infrastructure expansion including a fully operational Cancer Treatment Centre, the 65-bed A&E complex, a Drug Testing Centre, and the largest single medical-grade liquid oxygen delivery to a Nigerian hospital.

The business model combines direct fee-for-service tertiary healthcare delivery with substantial federal and state government infrastructure funding, multi-year partnership programmes (notably the NLNG Hospital Support Programme and the Federal Government-Global Fund Oxygen Support Initiative), corporate medical outreach services (e.g., for ITV staff), and medical education and training revenue streams (College of Nursing, IHST UBTH, internship programmes, Geriatrics Elder Care Aide training). Pricing follows Nigerian government healthcare fee structures with periodic free community outreach and subsidized surgery programs. Primary customers are the general public and patients across Edo State and South-South Nigeria; secondary segments include cancer patients, medical and paramedical students, corporate organizations, and rural/underserved communities served through outreach and satellite facilities. The institution also maintains academic, diaspora engagement, and professional association partnerships with the University of Benin, NIDCOM, NMA, NLNG, Global Fund, NACA, CHAI, Edo State Government, and others.

Name

University Of Benin Teaching Hospital

Legal name

University of Benin Teaching Hospital

Website

https://ubth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

UBTH is a federal government-owned tertiary teaching hospital in Benin City, Nigeria, founded in 1973. It serves as the regional referral center for Edo State and South-South Nigeria, delivering multi-specialty clinical care, cancer treatment, neurology, and medical training across more than 20 departments.

Ownership category

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Product category

Tertiary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Tertiary healthcare services
• Medical training and residency
• Clinical research
• Specialist hospital services
• Teaching hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Benin City

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tertiary Healthcare Services: Direct patient care services including consultations, treatments, surgeries, and hospital admissions for tertiary-level medical conditions
2. Federal Government Healthcare Projects: Infrastructure development funding and support from Federal Ministry of Health including emergency complexes, renal dialysis units, and equipment upgrades
3. NLNG Hospital Support Programme: Multi-billion naira support programme through Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria LNG Limited for hospital development
4. Medical Training and Education: Revenue from training programmes including geriatrics care aide training, nursing education, and internship programmes
5. Corporate Medical Outreach Services: Fee-for-service medical outreach and health screening services for corporate clients such as ITV staff screenings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of Benin Teaching Hospital is a federal tertiary healthcare institution that delivers multi-specialty clinical services to patients, provides undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in partnership with the University of Benin, and conducts clinical research. Its offering spans out-patient specialist clinics, emergency services, surgical and medical in-patient care, diagnostic services, and residency training programmes.

Product overview

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is a tertiary healthcare institution offering comprehensive medical services through multiple specialty departments and units. The hospital operates a unified service model featuring core clinical services (Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology), specialty services (Radiotherapy & Oncology with the fully operational Cancer Treatment Centre, Neurology Clinic, Stroke Ward, Renal Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit), diagnostic services (Molecular Virology Lab, Medical Microbiology Lab, Radiology with CT Scanner and X-ray machines), and community health programs (Comprehensive Health Centre in Udo, medical outreach initiatives). Key recent infrastructure developments include a 65-bed Accident and Emergency complex, a revitalized renal dialysis unit, and enhanced surgical facilities. The hospital also provides specialized care for Parkinson's disease (largest patient pool in South-South Nigeria), neonatal care through SCBU, and operates Nigeria's first Stroke Ward.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Cancer Treatment Centre at 100% operational capacity with world-class facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Federal Government of Nigeria / Federal Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2025Federal government support through medical-grade liquid oxygen supply, infrastructure upgrades including 65-bed A&E complex, renal dialysis unit enhancements, and ambulance donation. Part of broader healthcare system strengthening initiative.
• NACA (National Agency for the Control of AIDS)supportingTechnology or Integration · 25 October 2025Partner in the oxygen supply initiative supporting healthcare infrastructure development and patient care continuity.
• CHAI (Clinton Health Access Initiative)supportingTechnology or Integration · 25 October 2025Collaborative partner in healthcare infrastructure strengthening initiatives including oxygen supply systems.
• APEX GassupportingTechnology or Integration · 25 October 2025Technical partner for medical-grade liquid oxygen supply system implementation and delivery.
• Global FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Partner in the Federal Government-Global Fund Oxygen Support Initiative, providing medical-grade liquid oxygen supply to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Nigeria LNG (NLNG) LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2022MOU signed for NLNG's multi-billion naira Hospital Support Programme (HSP). The partnership aims to enhance hospital infrastructure and healthcare service delivery through targeted development initiatives.
• Edo State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for healthcare delivery expansion and collaboration to improve access to quality care for residents of Edo State.
• Independent Television (ITV)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate social responsibility collaboration conducting medical outreach for ITV staff, providing health screenings and consultations as part of preventive healthcare promotion.
• NIDCOM (Nigerian Diaspora Commission)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaspora Health Impact Initiative hosting international medical experts for capacity building programmes in areas such as endometriosis ultrasound and reproductive health.
• Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partnership supporting medical events and initiatives including diaspora medical programmes.
• University of Benin (UNIBEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for medical education, training, and research. UBTH serves as the teaching hospital for UNIBEN's medical and health sciences programmes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH): Federal teaching hospital in Lagos affiliated with the University of Lagos. Comparable as a federally-owned multi-specialty teaching hospital with similar funding model, training programs, and tertiary referral role.
• University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH): Federal teaching hospital in Ilorin affiliated with University of Ilorin. Comparable federal-owned teaching hospital delivering multi-specialty tertiary care and medical education.
• Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTHC): Federal teaching hospital in Ile-Ife affiliated with OAU. Comparable as a multi-specialty federal teaching hospital with similar patient mix, training programs, and government funding model.
• University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan: Nigeria's first teaching hospital, federal government-owned, multi-specialty tertiary care facility with similar research and teaching mandate. Directly comparable as federal teaching hospital serving as university-affiliated clinical training site.
• University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu: Federal teaching hospital affiliated with University of Nigeria, providing tertiary services across South-East Nigeria. Directly comparable model and catchment as UBTH serves South-South.
• Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH): Federal teaching hospital in Plateau State affiliated with University of Jos. Comparable as federal multi-specialty teaching hospital with similar teaching, research, and tertiary care mandate.
• Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH): Federal teaching hospital in Zaria affiliated with ABU, providing tertiary care, medical training, and research. Directly comparable in scale, ownership structure, and service scope to UBTH.

Regional players

• Muhimbili National Hospital: Tanzania's largest national referral and teaching hospital. Comparable as a government-affiliated tertiary teaching hospital in sub-Saharan Africa with similar scale, teaching mandate, and broad specialty service offering.
• Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: Ghana's premier teaching hospital affiliated with University of Ghana Medical School. Comparable West African tertiary teaching hospital with similar role as national referral facility, though operating in a different country.
• Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital: Major Ghanaian teaching hospital in Kumasi affiliated with KNUST. Comparable as a regional tertiary teaching hospital in West Africa with similar multi-specialty scope and university affiliation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ubthng
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ubthTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/ubthng
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ubthng
• Instagraminstagram.com/ubthng

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