Accreditation of ENT Department

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝟰 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗦

The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) welcomed an esteemed accreditation team from the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria on Saturday September 21, 2024. The visit was led by Prof. C. C. Nwawolo and included notable members such as Col. (Dr.) Andrew Imogu who is the Faculty Chairman, Prof. Titus Ibekwe, and Prof. Amali Adekwu.

Prof. Nwawolo emphasized the purpose of the accreditation visit, stating that the team was tasked with evaluating the hospital’s facilities, manpower, and overall infrastructure. He highlighted the importance of these assessments in ensuring that the ENT Department meets the standards necessary for accreditation, while also pledging to provide recommendations for improvements where needed.

Upon the team’s arrival, the Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Prof. Chizindu A. Alikor, extended a warm welcome. He proudly described RSUTH as “the cleanest hospital in the country” and highlighted that this accreditation marks the 25th successful visit within just four months. Prof. Alikor expressed confidence in the department’s preparedness, underscoring that such achievements were made possible by the firm support of a visionary leader, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS. Prof. Alikor stated that the Governor’s firm support has facilitated the logistics necessary for us to excel in this accreditation process. He added that the hospital is eager to incorporate the team’s insights to further enhance their services, training, and research efforts.

As RSUTH awaits communication from the College of the accreditation process, Prof. Alikor reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to implementing any recommendations made by the accreditation team, ensuring continuous improvement in patient care and medical education.

The visit today marks a significant step for the ENT Department and the hospital as a whole, reflecting RSUTH’s dedication to excellence in medical education and quality healthcare delivery for Rivers People.

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