Since 1928
About Us
Established In 1928, Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital (AMTH) in Yemetu, Ibadan, is a historic, state-owned facility and the largest state hospital in Ibadan. It has served as a critical maternal and child health center for decades, undergoing significant renovations and upgrades (e.g., 2016, 2020) to function as a tertiary teaching hospital, offering services like antenatal care, labor wards, and specialized gynecological clinics.
History and Evolution
- Establishment (1928): Founded in 1928, it holds a long history as a specialized government hospital.
- Early Use: Between 1948 and 1954, it was used as a college hospital by the University of Ibadan, providing training for medical professionals.
- Upgrades & Modernization: The hospital was upgraded with a 50-bed addition, laboratory, and X-ray facilities. Under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde (approx. 2019-2020), it was slated for further modernization to compete with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
- Accreditation: Funds were approved in 2020 for the re-accreditation of the hospital as a full-fledged teaching hospital.
Key Services and Role
- Location: Yemetu Total, Adeoyo-Oje Road, Ibadan.
- Specialization: Primarily provides maternal and child health services, including antenatal clinics, labor wards, and gynecological care.
- Scope: It handles a high volume of patients, with services described as a major referral center for primary healthcare centers in Ibadan.
- Recent Developments: In 2024, the hospital received donations from the Ibadan Descendants Development Union (IDDU) in Canada, including surgical and neonatal equipment, supporting the hospital's capacity for caesarean sections.
Renovation and Infrastructure
- Upgrades: In 2016, the maternity unit was renovated through a public-private partnership.
- Facilities: The facility includes a labor ward, antenatal ward, post-caesarean section ward, and family planning clinic.