About UTCH
Established in 1975, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital is Nigeria's leading quaternary healthcare institution — combining world-class clinical care, education, and research.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Core Values
Compassion
We treat every patient with dignity, empathy, and genuine care because behind every file number is a human being who deserves our best.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in clinical care, education, and research continuously improving to meet the needs of those we serve.
Innovation
From our MRI scanner to solar power infrastructure, we invest in the technologies and ideas that transform healthcare delivery.
Education
We are a teaching institution at heart every clinical encounter is also a learning opportunity for the professionals of tomorrow.
Community
Our responsibility extends beyond these walls through outreach, research, and policy, we serve the health of all of Cross River State.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards transparent, honest, and always putting patients first.
RECOGNITION
Accreditations & Affiliations
Federal Ministry of Health
Licensed and regulated tertiary health institution
University of Calabar
Teaching affiliate for MBBS, nursing, and health sciences
Medical & Dental Council
Accredited for postgraduate medical training
Nursing & Midwife Council
Accredited for basic and post-basic nursing programmes
Pharmacist Council
Accredited for pharmacy internship and training
NHIA
National Health Insurance Authority accredited provider
WAHO
West African Health Organisation teaching hospital
ISO Aligned
Quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001