Discover Our Journey Through Time
From Evangel Hospital's founding in 1959 to becoming Bingham University Teaching Hospital in 2010 — a legacy of Christ-centered healthcare, medical education, and groundbreaking research.
Quick Facts
From Evangel Hospital to BHUTH
Evangel Hospital was established in 1959 as part of the SIM Mission field to win more souls for Christ and to provide medical care for both missionaries and the community at large.
Although the hospital came into being to provide medical care, it soon became a training ground for Sudan Interior Mission Medical Auxiliary Training School (SIMMATS) for training of medical auxiliary staff for SIM dispensaries. The SIMMATS was later transferred to Kagoro, now known as ECWA College of Health Technology, Kagoro.
Between 1977 and 1979, the Plateau State government took over the management of the hospital.
Evangel Hospital became the first hospital to commence postgraduate residency training program in family medicine in northern Nigeria in 1981.
The hospital was upgraded to Bingham University Teaching Hospital in 2010 and became a teaching hospital for students of Bingham University College of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences.
Historical Timeline
Lassa Fever Discovery at Evangel Hospital
The first documented case of Lassa fever was in a nurse Ms. Lilly Pinneo who got infected while working at Evangel Hospital when a missionary was flown from Lassa in then North-Eastern State (now Borno State).
Pinneo Centre for Infectious Disease at Bingham University Teaching Hospital is now named in honor of her service and sacrifice.
Ms. Lilly "Penny" Pinneo
Nurse and Lassa fever survivor
Honored at BHUTH's Pinneo CentreHer infection and recovery led to critical research that helped identify and understand Lassa fever, contributing significantly to infectious disease knowledge globally.
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Our Historical Journey
From mission hospital to premier teaching institution — key milestones in our evolution
Evangel Hospital Founded
SIM Mission HospitalEstablished as part of the SIM Mission field to provide medical care and win souls for Christ. Served both missionaries and the local community.
Training School Established
Became Sudan Interior Mission Medical Auxiliary Training School (SIMMATS), training medical auxiliary staff for SIM dispensaries.
Lassa Fever Discovery
Medical history milestoneFirst documented case of Lassa fever identified at Evangel Hospital, contributing to global infectious disease research.
Government Management
Plateau State government took over the management of Evangel Hospital for three years.
Postgraduate Training Pioneer
First hospital in northern Nigeria to commence postgraduate residency training program in family medicine.
Upgraded to Teaching Hospital
Became BHUTHTransitioned from Evangel Hospital to Bingham University Teaching Hospital, becoming the teaching hospital for Bingham University College of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences.
COVID-19 Response Center
Designated as a COVID-19 treatment and vaccination center, playing a crucial role in pandemic response in Plateau State.
Regional Healthcare Leadership
Recognized as a leading teaching hospital in Northern Nigeria with partnerships with international medical institutions.
Key Historical Achievements
Significant moments that have defined our institution's legacy
Evangel Hospital Founded
Established by SIM Mission to provide Christ-centered medical care.
SIMMATS Training School
Became training ground for medical auxiliary staff (later moved to Kagoro).
Lassa Fever Discovery Site
First documented case of Lassa fever discovered at Evangel Hospital.
Government Management
Managed by Plateau State government for three years.
First Postgraduate Program
First family medicine residency program in northern Nigeria.
Became BHUTH
Upgraded to Bingham University Teaching Hospital.
Our Enduring Principles
Core values that have guided us from 1959 through our evolution to BHUTH
Christ-Centered Care
Medical care grounded in Christian values and compassion since 1959.
Excellence in Training
Training healthcare professionals since the SIMMATS days.
Medical Innovation
Pioneering medical discoveries including Lassa fever research.
Community Service
Serving both missionaries and local communities since inception.
Government Partnership
Experience in public-private healthcare management.
Academic Excellence
From mission hospital to premier teaching institution.
Continuing the Legacy
Building on over six decades of healthcare excellence since 1959 and a decade as a premier teaching hospital since 2010, we continue to evolve while honoring our rich history.
Honoring Our Heritage
Continuing the mission of Evangel Hospital's Christ-centered care.
Medical Innovation Legacy
Building on our history of medical discoveries and research.
Training Excellence
Continuing our training legacy from SIMMATS to modern medical education.
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