About Us

About Us

Important Figures and Dignitaries of IHMCARE

Mother Maureen Akabogu (Proprietress)

Mother Maureen Akabogu (Proprietress)

Superior General IHM Sisters

Professor Emmanuel C. Esenwah PhD, OD, FNCO

Professor Emmanuel C. Esenwah PhD, OD, FNCO

Chairman, Governing Board, Immaculate Heart of Mary Healthcare System

Sr. M. Nkiruka C. Okafor IHM, PhD

Sr. M. Nkiruka C. Okafor IHM, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

Sr. Mary Patlyn Amadi IHM

Sr. Mary Patlyn Amadi IHM

Deputy Chief Executive Officer/ Chief Operations Officer

Sr. Dr. M. Chinonye Ubajaka IHM, MBBS, FMCOph

Sr. Dr. M. Chinonye Ubajaka IHM, MBBS, FMCOph

Chief Medical Director

Uche Chiadi KSJ

Uche Chiadi KSJ

Chief Finance Officer

Dr. Shitery Aaron I FCIHRM, ch HRC, FIMC, CMC

Dr. Shitery Aaron I FCIHRM, ch HRC, FIMC, CMC

Chief Human Resources Manager

Sr. M. Rose Colette Ilechukwu IHM

Sr. M. Rose Colette Ilechukwu IHM

Head of Nursing Services

Onwubuche Tobechi Chidimma M. Ed. PDE

Onwubuche Tobechi Chidimma M. Ed. PDE

Chief Information Management Officer

Sr. Dr. Obioma Maria Stella IHM

Sr. Dr. Obioma Maria Stella IHM

MBBS, FRCSI, Dip O & G Deputy Chief Medical Director

About Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital

About Us

Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care. We are a 250-bed healthcare institution offering services in over 21 specialist areas, including neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more, ensuring comprehensive medical support for individuals and families. Equipped with modern facilities such as a Digital Mammogram and CT Scan, we provide accurate diagnostics and advanced treatment across a wide spectrum of conditions. We are also proud to serve as an accredited training centre for Family Medicine Residency, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, we blend medical excellence with genuine care, putting your health and healing at the heart of all we do.

History

Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor was established in 1977 as an eight-bed maternity home by Rev. Mother Mary Joseph Uzoigwe with the primary aim of serving pregnant women. Recognizing the growing healthcare needs of the area, the facility was later expanded and relocated to a more secure and spacious site. The construction of a larger hospital building, was led by Sr. Mary Emmanuella Cordis Ezeobi and was completed in 1990. Although the establishment of private hospitals faced government restrictions at the time, the institution officially opened on 2nd February 1990 with the support of the then Commissioner for Health, Dr. P. I. Okolo, and received government approval in July 1990 registering as a 40-bed hospital and maternity. With a small but dedicated team, the hospital quickly earned the trust of the community, expanded its reach, and diversified its services. To meet the increasing demand for quality healthcare and modern facilities, a new hospital building project was later proposed. Construction of this new building began in 2019 under the leadership of Mother Mary Claude Oguh, with Sr. Mary Sapientiae Ameke serving as Councillor in charge and Sr. Dr. Maria Nkiruka Okafor as Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, ushering in a new chapter in the hospital’s legacy of compassionate and excellent healthcare delivery. Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, Anambra State, was officially inaugurated as a 250 bed facility on Tuesday, 11th April 2023, marking a significant milestone in the congregation’s enduring mission to serve humanity through quality healthcare.

Philosophy

Provision of holistic healthcare services in the spirit of compassion and humility

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the best in providing patient-centered holistic healthcare in Africa by 2045

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide healthcare services driven by compassion, knowledge, and technology at all times