University Teaching Hospital
| University Teaching Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nationalist Road, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia, Zambia |
| Hospital type | Teaching & Referral |
| Beds | 1,655 |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Website | www.uth.gov.zm |
University Teaching Hospital (UTH) is the largest public tertiary hospital in Zambia, located in Lusaka. Established in 1934, it serves as the principal teaching hospital for medical professionals and is a central hub for healthcare services in the country.
History
UTH was initially built in 1910 with a 15-bed capacity, primarily to serve the African population during the colonial era. With the relocation of Zambia's capital from Livingstone to Lusaka in 1935, the hospital was expanded to accommodate the growing population and became a teaching hospital the same year .
Facilities and Services
UTH offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including:
- **Inpatient and outpatient care** - **Specialist clinics**: Obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, and more - **Emergency and trauma services** - **Diagnostic services**: Laboratory, radiology, and imaging - **Surgical services**: General surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and others - **Neonatal and pediatric care**: The Women's and Newborn Hospital within UTH conducts approximately 15,000 deliveries annually and has a neonatal unit with a capacity to admit up to 100 newborns .
Training and Education
As Zambia's leading medical training institution, UTH provides education and training for:
- Medical students - Nurses - Clinical officers - Other healthcare professionals
The hospital collaborates with various academic institutions and international partners to enhance its educational programs and healthcare delivery.
Technological Advancements
UTH has implemented the Zambia Electronic Perinatal Record System (ZEPRS), an electronic medical record system used by public obstetric clinics and the hospital itself. ZEPRS aims to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes by enhancing documentation, communication, and care coordination .
International Partnerships
UTH has established partnerships with various international organizations and institutions to improve healthcare services and training. These collaborations focus on areas such as emergency care, trauma management, and medical equipment provision .
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