The University of Benin Teaching Hospital, (UBTH) Edo state, Thursday, said the hospital treated about 300,000 patients and performed over 40,000 surgeries in 2024.
The hospital stated its stride in healthcare delivery over the past year, adding that “from improving hospital equipment to ensuring uninterrupted services, our staff have gone above and beyond in 2024.”
The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Darlington Obaseki,
stated this in his address during the health institution’s 2024 Christmas Concert and Award Night.
Darlington said the Concert and Award Night was organised to thank God and celebrate staff for their unwavering dedication and outstanding work.
He said, “We have treated nearly 300,000 patients and performed over 40,000 surgeries this year, a feat that underscores the depth of our commitment to the health and well-being of Nigerians.
“We wanted a UBTH where the market vendor would proudly offer rebates to staff simply because of the hospital’s reputation for professionalism and care,” Darlington added.
Continuing, the CMD said, upon assuming leadership seven years ago his administration’s vision was to rebrand UBTH into a healthcare institution synonymous with excellence.
He acknowledged the hospital’s challenges in 2024, particularly the economic reforms which according to him, have tested the resilience of the hospital’s staff.
Prof. Darlington noted that despite the hurdles, the hospital maintained a level of service delivery that ensured patients consistently had access to essential resources such as syringes, drugs, and uninterrupted water supply.
He said, “Today’s awards are a testament to the larger body of work performed by every member of our team.
“From nurses to pharmacists, doctors to medical lab scientists, and even interns, each one has played an integral role in our success this year.”