Butare University Teaching Hospital (CHUB)

Butare University Teaching Hospital (CHUB)

Butare University Teaching Hospital (CHUB) is a public teaching hospital located in Butare, Rwanda. It is a major referral center for the South-West Province and serves as the main teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Butare.

History

CHUB was established in 1959 as a small dispensary. Over time, it grew into a fully-fledged teaching hospital and became the main teaching hospital for the University of Butare in 1989. The hospital has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years, including a recent $20 million expansion project completed in 2015.

Services

CHUB offers a wide range of medical services, including:

• Emergency care
• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics and gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory services
• Radiology
• Blood transfusion services

Facilities

CHUB has a number of modern facilities, including:

• A 200-bed hospital
• A 24-hour emergency room
• A laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment
• A radiology department with digital X-ray, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment
• A pharmacy department
• A blood transfusion center
• A mortuary

Medical Education

CHUB is a major teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Butare. The hospital provides clinical training for medical students and residents. It also hosts a number of research projects.

FAQs

Q: What is the main purpose of Butare University Teaching Hospital (CHUB)?

A: CHUB is a major teaching hospital for the South-West Province of Rwanda and serves as the main teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Butare.

Q: What services does CHUB offer?

A: CHUB offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, pharmacy, laboratory services, radiology, and blood transfusion services.

Q: What facilities does CHUB have?

A: CHUB has a number of modern facilities, including a 200-bed hospital, a 24-hour emergency room, a laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, a radiology department with digital X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI equipment, a pharmacy department, a blood transfusion center, and a mortuary.

Q: Does CHUB offer medical education?

A: Yes, CHUB is a major teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Butare. The hospital provides clinical training for medical students and residents.