Existing Project: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo - Akwa Ibom

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Existing Project: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo – Akwa Ibom

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Article Summary: The Ibom Specialist Hospital in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, is a 308-bed specialist hospital commissioned in Q4:2015. It was developed by the state government and equipped by JNC International. The hospital has partnered with First Cardiology Consultants to operate it, aiming to discourage Nigerians from seeking medical treatment abroad.


  • Name: Ibom Specialist Hospital;
  • Location: Ekit Itam, Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom;
  • Developers/Client: Akwa Ibom State Government;
  • Beds: 308;
  • Main Contractor: Messrs Ghito;
  • MEP: NAIRDA;
  • Equipment Supply: JNC International;
  • Operator: First Cardiology Consultants and MedConnect Management Consultants (UAE);
  • Commencement Date: Q4:2015.

The Ibom Specialist Hospital is an ultra modern, 308 bed specialist hospital in the Ekit Itam Industrial Area of Akwa Ibom state. This hospital makes use of expat doctors and is currently being operated by First Cardiology Consultants and MedConnect Management Consultants with equipment supplied by JNC International. It was commissioned by the former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, and completed in Q4:2015.

Earlier this year, the Federal Government through its Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole explained that they would be partnering with the Akwa Ibom Government to discourage Nigerians from seeking medical treatment abroad through use of this facility.

Development: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo - Akwa Ibom. Image Source: NAIRDA
Existing Project: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo – Akwa Ibom. Image Source: NAIRDA
Development: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo - Akwa IbomDevelopment: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo - Akwa Ibom. Image Source: ISH
Existing Project: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo – Akwa Ibom. Image Source: ISH
Development: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo - Akwa Ibom. Image Source: ISH
Existing Project: Ibom Specialist Hospital, Itam, Uyo – Akwa Ibom. Image Source: ISH