University College Hospital (UCH)

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The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious and oldest teaching hospitals. Established in 1957, it was the first of its kind in West Africa, designed to provide top-notch medical education and healthcare services to Nigeria and the surrounding region. Located in Ibadan, UCH is affiliated with the University of Ibadan and serves as a major training center for medical students, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Here are quick facts about the **University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan**:

- Established: 1957
- Location: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Affiliation: University of Ibadan
- Capacity: Over **850 beds**, making it one of the largest teaching hospitals in Nigeria
- Purpose: Provides medical education, research, and healthcare services
- Specialties: Includes departments like Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dentistry, and more
- Training: A major center for training doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Legacy: The first teaching hospital in West Africa

It remains a cornerstone in Nigerian healthcare and medical education.

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