By SN24.com 
The National Orthopedic Hospital Jos has officially commenced full-scale orthopedic and trauma care services, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s journey since its establishment in 2021. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Icha Inalegwu Onche, disclosed this in a media briefing at the hospital’s conference hall.
Professor Onche described the commencement of full services as a major achievement, highlighting years of steady progress and collaboration with both the Federal and Plateau State governments. “This day represents a significant achievement for us,” he said. “We serve the entire North Central zone — Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger, and the FCT — and are grateful for the support that has brought us this far.” He appreciated the Honorable Minister and the Minister of State, as well as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, for their overwhelming support towards the hospital.
The CMD also expressed his gratitude to. expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his commitment to health development in the state. “Our governor has been all over me, finding out, asking, and giving everything to us,” he said. “He’s chosen to invest in health, and may God bless him.” He also thanked former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase for initiating the hospital’s establishment and Minister of Health Muhammad Ali Pate for his leadership, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health Daju Kachollom S. mni. a wonderful daughter of Plateau State, said She has been exceptional every step of the way, both in getting us to this point and in support of this hospital. “The hospital’s CMD noted that the state government provided infrastructural support, including road and water projects for the hospital.
The Director of Clinical Services, Dr. David W. Ngwan, outlined the hospital’s wide range of services designed to meet the growing demand for musculoskeletal and trauma care. These services include outpatient services, accident and emergency unit, trauma and reconstructive surgery, joint replacement surgeries, spine surgery, limb lengthening and reconstruction, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine and arthroscopy, physiotherapy services, prosthetics and orthotics, pharmaceutical services, medical laboratory services, and clinical psychology and medical social work.
✅ Outpatient Services – Continuous consultations and medical evaluations.
✅ Accident and Emergency (Casualty) Unit – 24-hour emergency trauma care.
✅ Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery – Specialized treatment for fractures, limb injuries, and reconstructive procedures.
✅ Joint Replacement Surgeries – Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements (partial and total).
✅ Spine Surgery – Comprehensive spinal treatments and corrective procedures.
✅ Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction – Corrective orthopedic surgery for bone deformities and injuries.
✅ Pediatric Orthopaedics – Specialized care for children with bone and joint conditions.
✅ Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy – Treatment for sports injuries and minimally invasive joint procedures.
✅ Physiotherapy Services – Rehabilitation and mobility improvement programs.
✅ Prosthetics and Orthotics – Design and fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic supports.
✅ Pharmaceutical Services – On-site pharmacy for patient medication needs.
✅ Medical Laboratory Services – Fully equipped diagnostic laboratory for both inpatients and outpatients.
✅ Clinical Psychology and Medical Social Work – Mental health and social support for patients and staff.
The hospital’s mission is to “build a generation of mobile, pain-free, and functional people” through excellent and sustainable clinical services. With the commencement of these services, the National Orthopedic Hospital Jos is set to become a center of excellence in orthopedic and trauma care, serving as a beacon of specialized healthcare for the entire North Central region and beyond.
In a goodwill message, the Chief Medical Director of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr. Pokop W. Bupwatda, congratulated Professor Onche and his management team for achieving this landmark. He noted that JUTH remains committed to supporting NOH-Jos in training, research, and clinical collaboration.
The event ended with a vote of thanks by the Director of Administration, Mr. Gideon Nchoka Adamu, followed by a facility tour showcasing the hospital’s wards, theatre, laboratories, and emergency units. The hospital has recorded over 736 patient visits and currently has over 450 patients awaiting surgery since it began partial outpatient services in May 2025. With this development, the National Orthopedic Hospital Jos is poised to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, providing much-needed specialized care to the people of the North Central region and beyond.
