Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar
| Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Links | |
| Website | fnphcalabar |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, founded in 1903, is the oldest mental health institution in Nigeria. It is a federal government of Nigeria speciality hospital located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.[1] The chief medical director is Theophilus Osim Onyuku.[2]
History
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar was established on 1903.[3]
Services
The service in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar are;
- Health care giver program
- Ambulance service
- Laboratory services
- consultancy
- ICU
- Advanced Radiography services
- occupational therapy
- Outpost.
CMD
The current Medical director is Dr Theophilus Osim Onyuku. Prior to his appointment, some doctors have occupied that seat including:
Dr Bassey Eyo Edet: 2019 - 2024[4]
Dr Esien E. Ekpe: 2019 - 2019
Dr Joseph Bassey Okegbe: 2011 - 2019
Dr Sunday Timothy Babatunde: 2007 - 2011
Dr Michael Ekpo (pioneer Medical Director): 1998 - 2006 [5]
Top Management Committee
The Top Management Committee (TMC) of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH) Calabar includes the following members:
1. Dr. Theophilus Osim Onyuku - Acting Medical Director
2. Dr. Emmanuel Aniekan Essien - Acting Head of Clinical Services
3. Mrs. Arit John Uweh (PhD) - Acting Head of Administration
4. Ms. Rebecca Effiom Ibiang - Deputy Director and Head, Finance & Accounts
5. Ms. Flora Inyang - Deputy Director, Human Resources
6. Mrs. Eneanwan Iwok - Assistant Director and Head, Nursing Services
7. Mr. Kingsley Enang - Coordinator, School of Post Basic & Mental Health Nursing
8. Mrs. Helen Eyitayo Agbor - Secretariat [6]
References
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- ^ Asare, Asare (2021-11-09). "Mental illness increasing in Calabar - Psychiatrist". Daily Post Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "Nursing & Midwifery Council Of Nigeria Calabar Zonal Office Commissioned By Secretary General /Registrar Of Council Alh. Farouk Umar – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-23. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ Gulloma, Abdullahi M. (2020-04-02). "Buhari appoints Medical Directors for Calabar Neuro-Psychiatric hospital, FMC Jalingo". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ "Commission calls for expansion of 104-year old Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Calabar". Vanguard News. 2017-11-27. Archived from the original on 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "Top Management Committee - Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar". FNPH Calabar official website. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-01-25.