Calabar Teaching Hospital refutes claims of turning away emergency patients over unpaid bills.

Newmail | 16-05-2026 11:17pm |

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, has officially denied allegations that the facility turns away emergency patients due to unpaid bills. He emphasized that the hospital prioritizes the treatment of emergency cases without requiring prior payment. Additionally, Prof. Ikpeme noted the hospital's advanced surgical capabilities and announced the ongoing construction of a new emergency medicine department to enhance its services.

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