UNTH Unveils State-of-the-Art Children Emergency Room

By: Dim Chinwendu & Chinweze Joy

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) today unveiled a transformed Children’s Emergency Room, courtesy of the family of Emeritus Prof. John Anenechukwu and Emeritus Prof. Rich Ejioke Umeh.

The Umeh family was represented by their two daughters, Dr. Mrs. Nnenna Obiejesi and Dr. Ayika Emenike, who was warmly received by the hospital’s management and staff. In his welcome remark, the Chief Medical Director of UNTH, Prof. Obinna Onodugo, expressed gratitude to the Umeh family for their kindness and generosity. He called on other individuals and organizations to emulate this act of philanthropy, emphasizing the impact it would have on the hospital’s ability to provide quality healthcare services to its patients.

*Dr. Nnenna Obiejesi (nee Umeh), assisted by Prof. Obinna Onodugo (CMD, UNTH) and Dr. Ayika Emenike (née Umeh), cuts the ribbon to commission the adopted Children Emergency Ward.*

“We are grateful for this gesture, and we hope that it will inspire others to give back to the community,” Prof. Onodugo said. He also announced that another transformed ward would be unveiled next week, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to improving its facilities and services. Prof. Onodugo informed the gathering that the hospital management will soon establish a hall of fame to honour those who are contributing to the development of the hospital.

The head of the Emergency Medicine department, Prof. Tagbo Oguonu, appreciated the Umeh family for their effort, noting that the renovated Children Emergency Room would significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide emergency care to children.

*Dr. Nnenna Obiejesi signs the UNTH visitor’s register at the Chief Medical Director’s office while others look on with admiration.*

In her vote of thanks, Prof. Joy Eze, the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), expressed the hospital’s profound gratitude to the Umeh family. She praised their selflessness and commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the community.

According to the Umeh family, this gesture is part of a larger effort to appreciate the contributions of UNTH to their family.

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It can be recalled that Prof. Onodugo and his siblings had earlier adopted and transformed the female medical ward of the hospital in the memory of their late parents.

The unveiling ceremony marked another milestone in the hospital’s journey to provide world-class healthcare services to its patients. The transformed Children Emergency Room is a testament to the power of collaboration and the impact that collective efforts can have on improving the lives of others.