A fire outbreak has occurred at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, affecting Intensive Care Unit, ICU and a Theatre.

The incident which happened on Saturday morning has since been put out by the men of the fire services who swiftly swung into action after being called upon by the Authorities of the College Hospital.

Speaking on the fire incident, Chief Medical Director, UCH Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo said, patients who were on admission at the affected parts of the incident have been safely transferred to another place in continuation of their treatment.

Professor Otegbayo added that no casualty was recorded, stressing that no patient was trapped also in the fire incident, as against the reports in some quarters.

The Chief Medical Director assured the relatives of patients in the hospital that the Hospital remained committed to providing quality healthcare service delivery to the public.

Reports indicate that the affected parts of the building had been cordoned.
University College Hospital, Ibadan.

CMD ASSURES OF SAFETY OF LIVES AND PROPERTY

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has allayed the fears of the public over the fire outbreak that occurred in a section of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the early hours of Saturday, 19th August, 2023.

According to Professor Otegbayo, though the cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained, there was no casualty as a result of the unfortunate incident, adding that, all efforts were put in place to ensure that the fire was put out.

The CMD has assured the public that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that services were not disrupted both at the ICU and the hospital in general.

He appreciated the timely intervention of the Oyo State Fire Services, the media for their concern, and the efforts of the staff of the hospital that led to putting the situation under control.

Professor Otegbayo assured that the immediate and remote causes will be investigated to avert future occurrences of such incidents. A purpose-built fire station for the hospital is also currently under construction.