Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex (UNIMEDTHC), Ondo, has recorded a significant stride in healthcare advancement with the successful reaccreditation of its Residency Training Programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Part I and Part II), and the newly secured accreditation for subspecialty training in Feto-Maternal Medicine.
This remarkable feat, achieved under the leadership of the Acting Chief Medical Director, Dr. Michael Gbala, signals a new era of medical excellence and institutional growth for Ondo State’s healthcare sector.
The dual accreditation, granted by the prestigious National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, positions UNIMEDTHC among the few institutions in the country with the capacity to train specialist obstetricians, gynaecologists, and subspecialists in feto-maternal care — a vital step in reducing maternal mortality and managing high-risk pregnancies.
According to Dr. Gbala, “This is a strategic advancement for the state. We are now fully equipped to train more experts in women’s health, right here in Ondo. It will significantly enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes across our communities.”
Under the watchful governance of His Excellency, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, this achievement reflects a strategic commitment to strengthening institutions and investing in health outcomes that directly touch lives — especially women and children.
“This is a strategic advancement,” said Dr. Michael Gbala. “It positions us to reduce maternal mortality and ensure more skilled, specialized care across the state.”
With more resident doctors now able to train within Ondo State, the burden on external institutions will reduce, while local capacity will rise — a win for communities, for healthcare workers, and for the vision of a healthier Ondo.
The development is a strong endorsement of the ongoing healthcare reforms and institutional investments championed by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Since assuming office, Governor Aiyedatiwa has demonstrated unwavering commitment to strengthening tertiary healthcare institutions and prioritizing the well-being of citizens, especially vulnerable groups such as women and children.
Observers and medical stakeholders have commended the administration’s proactive approach, describing this achievement as a lasting legacy that will elevate the standard of care and bolster human capital development in the state’s medical sector.
As UNIMEDTHC expands its training capacity and builds a new cadre of homegrown specialists, the benefits will ripple across all tiers of healthcare delivery — from teaching hospitals to local health centres.
This development reinforces the Aiyedatiwa administration’s agenda of progress through purposeful governance, institutional excellence, and people-centered leadership.
This milestone is a testament to the synergy between visionary leadership and technical expertise, a cornerstone of the Aiyedatiwa administration’s development agenda.
