The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) is set to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 45 years of excellence in healthcare and medical education. As part of the celebration, UPTH will also be launching its Endowment Fund, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, driving medical innovations, and investing in manpower development.
📅 Event Date: 26th – 31st October 2025
📍 Venue: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Theme:
“Repositioning for Excellent Healthcare Delivery, Medical Innovations and Manpower Development.”
This theme reflects UPTH’s unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare in Nigeria and beyond. It emphasizes the hospital’s focus on delivering top-quality healthcare services, pioneering medical innovations, and building the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Hosts
The anniversary and fund launch will be hosted by key figures in the institution:
- Prof. John. I. Ikimalo – LOC Chairman
- Prof. Henry A.A. Ugboma – Chief Medical Director
- Ms. Erebi Wadiri – Director of Admin
Why This Event Matters
For 45 years, UPTH has played a central role in healthcare delivery, medical research, and training of health professionals. This celebration is not just about honoring the past, but about preparing for the future. The launch of the Endowment Fund will provide resources to:
- Improve medical infrastructure and facilities.
- Support groundbreaking research and innovations.
- Enhance the training of healthcare professionals.
- Strengthen manpower development for sustainable healthcare.
Connect With UPTH
Stay updated with all the anniversary activities by following UPTH on social media:
- 📺 YouTube: upthmedia
- 🖤 X (Twitter): Upthonline
- 📷 Instagram: Upthonline
- 📘 Facebook: Upthonline
- 💼 LinkedIn: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Final Note
The UPTH 45th Anniversary and Endowment Fund Launch is more than a celebration — it is a call to action for all stakeholders to contribute towards building a healthier future. By supporting this initiative, individuals and organizations will be helping to strengthen one of Nigeria’s leading teaching hospitals for generations to come.
