Jos University Teaching Hospital
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Jos University Teaching Hospital | |
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Geography | |
Location | Jos, Nigeria |
Organisation | |
Affiliated university | University of Jos |
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Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) is a Federal Tertiary Health Institution of Nigeria, established in 1975 and located in Jos, Plateau State.[1][2] The acting chief medical director is Bupwatda Pokop Wushipba.[3][4]
History
[edit]Jos University Teaching Hospital was established in 1975.[1] It was established during the regime of Gen. Yakubu Gowon but was commissioned in 1977 during the regime of Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo.[5] In 2001, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation partnered with JUTH to establish a laboratory to combat HIV.[1] In 2007, Obasanjo commissioned a permanent site for the hospital.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "University of Jos, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria". Fogarty Global Health Training Program. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "University of Jos". Britannica Encyclopaedia. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Jos University Teaching Hospital". JUTH. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ NNN (19 March 2022). "JUTH 'll never discriminate in service delivery – CMD". NNN. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ a b Oluwapelumi Matthew, Akinola. "Brief History of JUTH" (PDF). Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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