UNVEILING THE OLDEST HOSPITAL IN IGBO LAND: IYIENU MISSION HOSPITAL
Located in the heart of Anambra State, Ikenga Ogidi is home to the oldest mission hospital in Igbo land, Iyi Enu Mission Hospital. Founded in 1907 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS), this hospital has been providing quality healthcare services to the community for over 115 years.
A PIONEER IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
Iyi Enu Mission Hospital has a rich history of innovation in medical education. It was the first hospital in Nigeria to graduate midwives, setting a precedent for midwifery training in the country.
TRANSFORMATION INTO A UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
In recent years, Iyi Enu Mission Hospital has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital. This upgrade has enabled the hospital to expand its services, providing a wider range of medical specialties and training opportunities for healthcare professionals.
FULL COVERAGE COMING SOON
For a more in-depth look at the history and significance of Iyi Enu Mission Hospital, tune in to GEENCEE upcoming feature on this iconic institution.
The oldest hospital in Igbo land
Iyi Enu Mission Hospital at Ikenga Ogidi, Anambra State now University on the Niger Teaching Hospital is the oldest mission hospital in Igbo land. It was founded in 1907 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS). Iyi Enu was the first hospital in Nigeria to graduate midwives.
The full coverage will be out soon on my YouTube channel
Source: Anambra 1st Son TV
KEY POINTS
– Iyi Enu Mission Hospital is the oldest mission hospital in Igbo land.
– Founded in 1907 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS).
– First hospital in Nigeria to graduate midwives.
– Recently transformed into the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital.
– Full coverage of the hospital’s history and significance coming soon on Anambra 1st Son TV.
