University Teaching Hospital
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Introduction The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka is the biggest hospital in Zambia. It is located in the capital city Lusaka approximately 4Km east of the city centre. Lusaka, the capital of Zambia had a population of approximately 1,084,703 by 2000 (census) probably rising to over 2 million now (Lusaka City Council estimate). Being centrally located, it is the hub of most of the political and socio-economic activities of the country. and it also serves as the focal transport route both for national and international travel. |
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About the Hospital UTH is the principle medical training institution in the country for Medical Students, Interns, and Postgraduate Doctors. It also provides trains Nurses through the Nursing school located within the hospital grounds as well as Clinical Officers through their college located at Chainama Hills College Hospital. UTH has approximately 1655 beds and 250 Baby cots. It provides a full range of primary, secondary, and tertiary health and medical services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition it serves as the country's specialist centre recieving referrals from all over the country.
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Neonatal Wing |
Entrance to Maternity |
Services Provided The departments generally include:
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Casualty Reception |
Orthopaedic Surgeons in Theatre |
Other Services in the Hospital include
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Intesive Care Unit |
Medical Library |
Contact Details University Teaching HospitalP.O Box 50001LusakaZambiaEmergency Tel: +260-1-254113
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