Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, founded in 1903, is the oldest mental health institution in Nigeria. It is a federal government of Nigeria speciality hospital located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The chief medical director is Dr Emmanuel Aniekan Essien.

History Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar was established on 1903.

Services The service in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar are;

Health care giver program Ambulance service Laboratory services consultancy ICU Advanced Radiography services occupational therapy Outpost.

CMD The current Medical director is Dr Emmanuel Aniekan Essien. Prior to his appointment, some doctors have occupied that seat including:

Dr Theophilus Osim Onyuku: 2024 - 2025

Dr Bassey Eyo Edet: 2019 - 2024

Dr Esien E. Ekpe: 2019 - 2019

Dr Joseph Bassey Okegbe: 2011 - 2019

Dr Sunday Timothy Babatunde: 2007 - 2011

Dr Michael Ekpo (pioneer Medical Director): 1998 - 2006

Top Management Committee The Top Management Committee (TMC) of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH) Calabar includes the following members:

1. Dr. Emmanuel Aniekan Essien - Acting Medical Director

2. Dr Roger Abang - Acting Head of Clinical Services

3. Barr Edim Osadim Odey- Director of Administration

4. Ms. Rebecca Effiom Ibiang - Deputy Director and Head, Finance & Accounts

5. Elder Mrs Obo Mesembe Edet, Human Resources

6. Mrs. Eneanwan Iwok - Assistant Director and Head, Nursing Services

7. Mr. Kingsley Enang - Coordinator, School of Post Basic & Mental Health Nursing

8. Mrs. Helen Eyitayo Agbor - Secretariat

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