{"id":146958,"date":"2025-05-06T22:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/?p=146958"},"modified":"2025-05-06T22:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:24:15","slug":"bishop-onaga-commissions-new-emergency-department-at-godfrey-okoye-university-teaching-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/bishop-onaga-commissions-new-emergency-department-at-godfrey-okoye-university-teaching-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Bishop Onaga Commissions New Emergency Department at Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Healing Begins with Compassion:<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt call to duty, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Dr. Callistus Onaga has urged medical practitioners to treat patients with deep compassion, noting that healing often begins with the attitude of healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the official inauguration of the Accident and Emergency Department of the Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital, Enugu, the Bishop reminded the staff that \u201cGod is the ultimate healer\u201d and encouraged them to always begin each patient encounter with prayer.<\/p>\n<p>The Bishop, who toured the hospital facilities, commended the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, for his vision, unwavering commitment, and the rapid transformation of the university and its medical arm. He charged both staff and students to stay focused on the noble dreams of the university&#8217;s founders.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Rev. Fr. Prof. Anieke shared the exciting news of the pioneer medical students\u2019 excellent performance in their second MB examination, proof of the strong academic and moral foundation being laid at the university. He expressed confidence that the College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital will continue to produce top-tier medical professionals ready to thrive globally.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Amaechi Katchy, Chief Medical Director, led the Bishop and guests through the departments, reaffirming the hospital\u2019s dedication to delivering outstanding training and healthcare services. He emphasized the management\u2019s goal of positioning the hospital as one of the best referral centres in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>A new chapter of excellence has indeed begun at GO Uni Teaching Hospital, rooted in skill, compassion, and faith.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146962\" src=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-263x263.jpg 263w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-526x526.jpg 526w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214659901-2-255x255.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146963\" src=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-263x263.jpg 263w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-526x526.jpg 526w, https:\/\/gouni.edu.ng\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/InShot_20250506_214601916-255x255.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Healing Begins with Compassion: In a heartfelt call to duty, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Dr. Callistus Onaga has urged medical practitioners to treat patients with deep compassion, noting that healing often begins with the attitude of healthcare providers. 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