UNTH FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MODELS FOR CHRIST AFRICA BRINGS CARE, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO PATIENTS
UNTH Ituku-Ozalla, 21st October 2026 – It was a day of love, smiles and hope at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla as the UNTH Foundation in partnership with Models for Christ Africa held its Patient Welfare Program themed Care, Support & Hope.
The outreach, which commenced at 10:00 AM, was flagged off at the hospital complex with the presence of top management and leaders of the Foundation.
Dignitaries on ground to flag off the event included:
- The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UNTH
- The Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC)
- The Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (DCMAC)
- The Secretary and Treasurer of the UNTH Foundation Management Board
- The CEO, UNTH Foundation
- Members of Models for Christ Africa and the UNTH Foundation Welfare Team
In his remarks during the flag-off, the CMD commended the UNTH Foundation for consistently bridging the gap for indigent patients and bringing humanity back to healthcare. The CMAC and CEO of UNTH Foundation reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring that no patient feels abandoned on their healing journey.
Wards Visited:
The team moved across six major areas as announced:
Antenatal Ward – Supporting mothers and their babies with encouragement; Male Medical Ward – Encouraging and caring for our men; Haematology Ward – Standing with patients battling blood disorders; Ward 3 and Ward 4 – Providing care, comfort and support; and other wards, ensuring no one was left out.
Across all wards, the team offered emotional encouragement, health education, prayers, and welfare support, reminding patients that healing is more than treatment – it is a journey of hope.
Patients and their relatives, including expectant mothers at the Antenatal Ward, were visibly moved and expressed deep gratitude. Nurses and ward heads also applauded the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
Speaking on behalf of the partners, Models for Christ Africa stated that their mission remains to model Christ through compassionate service, especially to the sick and vulnerable.
The program ended on a high note with prayers for quick recovery and group photographs across the wards.
The UNTH Foundation sincerely thanks the Management of UNTH, Models for Christ Africa, and all volunteers who made today a success.
Together, we make healing more than a treatment — it’s a journey of hope.
Reported by
UNTH Foundation Indigent Patient’s Welfare Desk
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