29/07/2026
PRESS RELEASE
YSUTH's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Earns Full Five-Year NPMCN Accreditation
Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), Damaturu, has recorded another major milestone as the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been granted Full Five-Year Accreditation by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), effective 4 June 2026.
According to the accreditation report, the department has been approved to train Four (4) Senior Residents and Fourteen (14) Junior Residents, a testament to the hospital's capacity to provide high-quality postgraduate medical education and specialist training.
The achievement reflects YSUTH's continuous commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, medical education, research, and the training of future specialists. It also highlights the institution's steady progress in meeting national standards for residency training.
This success is attributed to the dedication and hard work of the hospital's management, consultants, resident doctors, and all members of staff, whose collective efforts have contributed to strengthening the institution's academic and clinical excellence.
The Hospital also acknowledges the unwavering support of the Yobe State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, whose sustained investment in the health sector continues to create an enabling environment for quality healthcare services and medical education.
This latest accreditation further reinforces YSUTH's growing reputation as a centre of excellence for specialist training and quality patient care, while reaffirming its commitment to producing highly skilled medical professionals who will serve communities across Nigeria and beyond.
