About MOCHAM
Nigeria's Premier Alternative Medicine Education Institution
Established in 1982 by Dr. Effiong Udo Umoren, we are the first and leading institution dedicated to homeopathic and alternative medicine education in Nigeria.
Our Mission
To provide world-class alternative medicine education and healthcare services that empower students to become compassionate, skilled practitioners while improving community health outcomes through evidence-based natural healing approaches.
Our Vision
To be Nigeria's leading institution for alternative medicine education and healthcare, recognized internationally for producing exceptional practitioners who integrate traditional wisdom with modern scientific knowledge.
Our Values
- Excellence in Education
- Compassionate Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Community Service
Our Heritage & Legacy
Founded in 1982 by Dr. Effiong Udo Umoren, the father of homeopathy in Nigeria, our institution began as the Cottage Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital with a mission to provide comprehensive education in classical and modern homeopathy.
Dr. Umoren was the first practitioner of homeopathic medicine in Nigeria, starting his practice in 1940. He established the first Association of Nigerian Homeopathic and Natural Therapeutics in 1965, laying the foundation for organized homeopathic practice in the country.
Today, we continue his legacy as the Modern College of Homoeopathy/Alternative Medicine (MOCHAM), producing eminent practitioners who serve communities across Nigeria and neighboring countries.
1982
Cottage Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital established
2007
Curriculum modernization and international recognition
1965
First Nigerian Homeopathic Association founded
1940
Dr. Umoren began first homeopathic practice in Nigeria
Our Founder & Legacy
Honoring the visionary who established homeopathic medicine in Nigeria and the institution that continues his legacy.
Dr. Effiong Udo Umoren
Founder & Father of Homeopathy in Nigeria
Born 1901, first practitioner of homeopathic medicine in Nigeria (1940), established the first Nigerian Homeopathic Association in 1965, founded MOCHAM in 1982.
Dr. Sarah Adebayo
Chief Medical Officer
MD, Homeopathy (Germany), with 25+ years of international experience in alternative medicine practice and education.
Dr. Fatima Ibrahim
Herbal Medicine Specialist
MD, Herbal Medicine (India), with expertise in traditional Nigerian herbs and their therapeutic applications.
Our Campus & Facilities
Located in the quiet, secluded part of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, our campus provides an ideal environment for learning and clinical practice.
Research Laboratories
Well-equipped anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacy, physics, and chemistry laboratories for practical training.
Museums & Educational Resources
Museums of Anatomy, Pathology, and Pharmacology with modern charts and specimens for demonstration.
Teaching Hospital
Integrated clinic serving the community while providing hands-on clinical training for students.
Research Center
Dedicated research facility for advancing homeopathic and alternative medicine knowledge.