The University Hospital Center Campus (CHU Campus): A Major Healthcare and Training Hub in Lomé

 

The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Campus (CHU Campus), strategically located in Lomé in immediate proximity to the University of Lomé, constitutes the second pillar of the reference healthcare system in the Togolese capital. Created to meet the growing demand for specialized care and training, it has established itself as an essential tertiary level institution.

History and Institutional Status

The CHU Campus finds its origins in the development of Lomé's healthcare structures and was designed to support the capital's demographic expansion and the evolution of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS). It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, benefiting from management autonomy that allows it to invest in the modernization of its technical platform. Its status as a university hospital confers upon the institution a role that goes beyond the simple provision of care, placing it at the heart of the national strategy for the development of medical human capital.

The Triple Academic and Clinical Mission

The CHU Campus excels in fulfilling its three fundamental missions:

  1. High-Level Specialized Care: It is the last resort for many patients referred by prefectural and regional hospitals in southern Togo. It possesses services capable of managing heavy and complex pathologies.
  2. Practical and Theoretical Training: The direct link with the University of Lomé makes it the main internship site for medical students (externs), interns, and residents. The CHU Campus is an indispensable link in acquiring clinical expertise, notably thanks to the presence of high-level teaching researchers.
  3. Scientific Research: The institution is a driver of public health and clinical research in Togo, contributing to the development of care protocols adapted to local realities and the publication of scientific works.

A Technical Platform and Advanced Services

The CHU Campus distinguishes itself by an organization into highly specialized units. Its reception capacity is significant, with services designed to optimize the patient journey:

  • Mother-Child Pole: This service is a national reference for general and specialized pediatrics (neonatology, pediatric intensive care) and gynae-obstetrics, playing a major role in reducing maternal and infant mortality.
  • Medical-Surgical Pole: It groups together essential units such as internal medicine, cardiology, urology, orthopedic traumatology, and modern operating theaters.
  • Advanced Diagnostic Aid: The CHU Campus medical analysis laboratory is accredited to perform a wide range of tests. It also has an equipped medical imaging service (scanner/CT, ultrasound, digital radiography), enabling rapid and precise diagnoses, which are crucial for emergencies.

The CHU Campus is thus a cornerstone of healthcare logistics in Togo, not only through the quality of care it dispenses but also through its constant contribution to improving the general level of health professionals in the country.

Key Information

  • Location and Contact
    • Physical Address: Bd. Gnassingbé Eyadéma, Campus - Cité OUA - 03 BP 30284 - Lomé
    • Postal Address: BP 10007 Lomé.
  • Telephone (Switchboard / Appointments):
    • (+228) 22 25 47 39
    • (+228) 22 25 77 68
    • (+228) 22 25 97 09
  • Website / Contact: Refer to the institutional website of the Ministry of Health or the University of Lomé. Specific contacts are managed by the administrative and medical departments of the establishment.
  • Capacity and Infrastructure
    • Capacity: The capacity is substantial, though the exact number of beds is not officially communicated.
    • Infrastructure: The hospital features dedicated operating theaters for specialized surgery (including pediatrics and gynecology), separate pavilions for various specialties (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics), and intensive care/resuscitation units.
  • Technical Platform and Equipment
    • Imaging: The technical platform is modern, including Conventional Radiology, Ultrasound, and CT Scanning (TDM), which is essential for research and teaching.
    • Laboratory: A high-performing medical analysis laboratory (Biochemistry, Hematology, Parasitology) is part of the national reference network.
    • Other Services: This includes a hospital pharmacy, a dialysis service, and specialized treatment units.
  • Specialties and Medical Services
    • Key Specialties: The CHU Campus provides services in Pediatrics (a national reference service), Obstetrics-Gynecology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, and Anesthesia-Resuscitation (including emergency and disaster management).
    • Services: Full inpatient hospitalization, regular Outpatient Consultations, Day Hospital, and a 24/7 Emergency Department are provided.
  • Mission and Accessibility
    • Mission: As a CHU (University Hospital Center), it acts as a Level 3 Reference for specialized and sub-specialized (tertiary) care.
    • Objective: The primary goals are to provide reference care for the Lomé health district and adjacent regions, facilitate the training of health students and residents in close collaboration with the FSS of the University of Lomé, and conduct scientific research. The hospital's reception is structured to manage complex cases and medical referrals from throughout the country and from lower-level institutions.