UBTH Collaborates with International Emergency Medicine Physicians to Strengthen Emergency Care in Nigeria

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has  collaborated with International Emergency Medicine Physicians to strengthen emergency care in Nigeria.

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UBTH, in its ongoing efforts to bolster its Emergency Medicine (EM) Department and ensure adherence to global standards, established a collaboration with esteemed faculty from the United States.

Between February 13th and February 23rd, 2024, a distinguished 4- man team from the Boston Medical Center, led by Dr. Nathanael Smith, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, embarked on a visit to our Emergency Department.

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Joining Dr. Smith were Dr. Noelle Bates, Dr. Chinonso Agubosim, and Dr. Ly Cloessner. Over the two-week period, these experts closely collaborated with the UBTH team, providing guidance in patient care, transferring specialized skills, and optimizing bedside ultrasound and ECG techniques to enhance acute care processes and improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

In addition, the visiting team conducted a comprehensive assessment, identifying areas for operational refinement and streamlining workflow processes. This initiative proved to be mutually beneficial, as every member of the healthcare team gained invaluable skills, refined their approach, and embraced enhanced work ethics.

As part of their commitment, the team also generously donated a bedside ultrasound machine to the hospital, further augmenting our diagnostic capabilities and patient care standards.

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This collaborative endeavor underscores UBTH's dedication to excellence in emergency medicine, promising substantial benefits for both patients and medical professionals alike.