The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) is spearheading a major new initiative in collaboration with the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board. RSUTH offers 100% Comprehensive Cleft Care services (free surgery inclusive) which is funded by Smile Train which is the world’s largest cleft charity organization. The cleft awareness program was effective in
Read moreThe Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) recently welcomed a follow‑up accreditation assessment visit by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). The purpose of the visit was to evaluate RSUTH’s Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) laboratory progress and sustainability since its initial certification with the ISO 15189 – 2022
Read moreA consultant cardiologist, Professor Chizindu Alikor, has raised serious concern over the rising incidence of hypertension among young Nigerians, warning that high blood pressure is “no longer a sickness for the old” as even 18-year-olds are increasingly being diagnosed. Professor Alikor issued the warning during the 123rd Inaugural Lecture of the Rivers State University, RSU,
Read moreThe Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) demonstrated its dedication to community health today as the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Chizindu Alikor, led a highly successful, free Cardiovascular Outreach held at the RSU Medical Center. The initiative, held in anticipation of Prof. Alikor’s upcoming inaugural lecture, saw hundreds of residents receiving crucial, specialized heart
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