About the Hospital

History Timeline

1908	First missionary Rev. Tommy Titcombe settles in the region
1925	Maternity and Clinic established
1952	Egbe Hospital founded by Dr. and Mrs. Campion
1953	Operating theatre, autoclave room, doctor's offices, outpatients departments, patients waiting room, card room, Ward A and laboratory constructed
1954	Ward B completed
1955	Nurses Training School (NTS) established
1957	NTS renamed to ECWA School of Nursing
1962	Ward C completed
1965	Central supply room, administration pharmacy, cashiers and accounts, second floor operating suite constructed
1970	Eye Centre opened
1971	Maternity upgraded, under 5's clinic and pastors' offices opened
1976	SIM properties transferred to ECWA. Egbe Hospital renamed Egbe Hospital (ECWA) and later changed to ECWA Hospital, Egbe
1982	Hospital accredited by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
1986 - 1994	Construction of male and female surgical ward, George Campion Nursery, Primary and Secondary School, Calvin Balisky Emergency Unit, staff quarters
1987	Chapel of Blessing established
1999	Outreach to Fulani's initiated
2002	Hospital celebrates its 50th Anniversary
2006	ECWA School of Nursing and ECWA School of Midwifery accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
2008	Centennial Celebration marking the arrival of Christianity to the region
2009	Egbe Hospital Revitalization Project established