Abia State University Teaching Hospital
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| Abia State University Teaching hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 34 Mcc Rd, Abayi, Aba 453115, Abia, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 5°6′39.72848″N 7°21′54.04788″E / 5.1110356889°N 7.3650133000°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Abia State University |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 692 |
| Speciality | Multi-Specialty Hospital |
| Helipads | |
| Helipad | Yes |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Abia State University Teaching Hospital is a hospital located in Abia State. It serves as a training institute for clinical student studying at Abia State University. Cases such as Mpox virus, have been identified at this hospital.[1]
After five years of continuous strike at the teaching hospital, gave the approval for the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) recruitment of intern doctors for their mandatory one-year internship program.[2] In 2023, the teaching hospital was renovated in response to failure to meet the accreditation exercise conducted by the MDCN the previous year.[3] In December 2023, Abia teaching hospital regained accreditation from the MDCN after three years of suspension from the body due to lack of equipment and welfare.[4][5][6]
In June 2024, staff at Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) staged a protest over unpaid salaries, citing up to 21 months in arrears. The action led to a temporary closure of the hospital, with union representatives urging government intervention to resolve the issue.[7]