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The short answer
Neither UNTH Ituku-Ozalla nor ESUTH Parklane publishes a current price list online that we could confirm, so this guide does not quote official charges. Both work the same basic way: you pay to open a hospital card or folder, then pay for consultation, tests and drugs as each is ordered, and admission usually needs a deposit; the labelled examples below show how a first visit adds up, and the hospital's cashier gives the actual figure.
The two hospitals
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) is a federal teaching hospital at Ituku-Ozalla, outside Enugu city, linked to the University of Nigeria's medical school. The Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) at Parklane, in the city, is the state teaching hospital linked to ESUT. Both see referred patients and walk-ins, and both run general outpatient clinics alongside specialist clinics.
Because UNTH is outside the city, the trip itself is a real cost for many patients; budget for transport and, for a relative accompanying you, food. ESUTH Parklane is easier to reach by city bus or keke, which can make a routine follow-up cheaper even where the clinical charges are similar. If a doctor elsewhere refers you, ask which hospital and clinic the referral is for before you travel, so you do not register twice.
How billing works at a teaching hospital
- Registration: you pay to open a hospital card or folder, which holds your number and records. Keep it; you will need it each visit.
- Consultation: you pay at the cashier before or after seeing the doctor, depending on the clinic.
- Tests: each test the doctor orders is paid for separately before it is done.
- Drugs: the hospital pharmacy bills per item; you can usually buy outside if a drug is out of stock, but keep the prescription.
- Admission: a deposit is usually required, with the balance billed on discharge.
A labelled first-visit example
Example only. These are not hospital prices. They illustrate how a first outpatient visit with a few tests can add up.
| Item (example) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Card or folder registration | ₦5,000 |
| Consultation, general outpatient | ₦3,000 |
| Full blood count | ₦4,500 |
| Malaria test | ₦2,000 |
| Urinalysis | ₦2,000 |
| Drugs (two prescriptions) | ₦8,500 |
| Transport, return trip for patient and one relative | ₦6,000 |
| Total for the day | ₦31,000 |
Check the sum: 5,000 + 3,000 + 4,500 + 2,000 + 2,000 + 8,500 + 6,000 = 31,000. A follow-up visit drops the registration line. A specialist clinic, scan or admission will add much more; ask the cashier for each estimate before you pay.
Planning for an admission
Admission is where costs climb. Teaching hospitals usually ask for a deposit on admission and bill the rest on discharge, covering the bed, nursing, drugs, tests and any procedure. Relatives also spend on food, transport and sometimes accommodation near the hospital, which matters at Ituku-Ozalla.
Example only. A five-day ward admission might involve a deposit of ₦100,000, a final bill of ₦180,000 (so ₦80,000 more on discharge), and relatives' costs of ₦4,000 a day for food and transport, ₦20,000 over five days. Total in this example: ₦180,000 + ₦20,000 = ₦200,000. Ask the ward or billing office for an estimate early, and ask for an itemised bill before discharge.
Health insurance and other ways to pay
- Health insurance: if you are enrolled in a federal or Enugu State health insurance scheme, ask whether your plan covers the clinic and the drugs, and bring your enrolment details. See our guide to joining Enugu State health insurance.
- Employer cover: some employers pay through an HMO; get the authorisation code before you go.
- Paying by transfer: pay only into the hospital's official account at the cashier's point, and keep the receipt. From January 2026 the sender pays ₦50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of ₦10,000 or more under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.
- Social welfare: hospitals have social welfare units that can advise patients who cannot pay a bill.
Practical tips for a visit
- Arrive early; outpatient clinics are busiest in the morning.
- Bring your referral letter if you have one, old results and a list of medicines you take.
- Ask what each test costs before you agree, and whether it can be done the same day.
- Keep every receipt; you will need them for insurance claims or for family members sharing the cost.
- Medical students on clinical postings are part of care at a teaching hospital; you can ask who is the doctor in charge.
Teaching hospitals are also where medical students train and live: TheCable reported in February 2026 on UNN medical students' complaints about hostel charges linked to their clinical years at UNTH, which is a reminder that UNTH is a large, busy campus. Allow time to find the right clinic.
Where Pryme fits
Families often share hospital bills. A Naira Flexible Box can hold an emergency fund, and payments to the hospital from the Send screen show the fee before you confirm. A verifiable receipt, generated with VerifyDoc.ai, gives relatives who contributed something they can check.
Questions people ask
How much is card registration at UNTH?
UNTH does not publish a current price list online that we could confirm. Ask at the records or cashier's desk; in our labelled example it is ₦5,000.
How much is consultation at ESUTH Parklane?
No published figure could be confirmed. The cashier shows the current charge; our labelled first-visit example uses ₦3,000 for a general outpatient consultation.
Can I use health insurance at UNTH or ESUTH?
Ask the hospital's insurance desk whether your plan is accepted for the clinic you need, and bring your enrolment details.
Do I have to pay before treatment at UNTH?
Outpatient services are usually paid as ordered. Emergency care should begin before payment; ask for the senior person on duty if it does not.
Sources
- TheCable: UNN students protest hostel fee increase (Feb 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- Techeconomy: Stamp duty replaces EMTL, sender to bear ₦50 charge on bank transfers (1 Jan 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
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