FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE BIRNIN KUDU ESTABLISHMENT ACT
Act · Health
An Act establishes the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, to provide secondary and tertiary healthcare services. It targets patients, healthcare workers, and communities in Birnin Kudu and surrounding areas. This aims to expand access to quality healthcare and reduce disparities.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, to provide secondary and tertiary healthcare services to the community and surrounding areas.
Who Does It Target?
Patients, healthcare workers, and communities in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, and surrounding areas.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Expand access to quality healthcare in Jigawa State, provide specialized medical services, reduce healthcare disparities, and strengthen Nigeria's healthcare delivery network.
Key Features
Healthcare Services: Provides secondary and tertiary medical care in Birnin Kudu Community Access: Brings federal healthcare services closer to underserved populations Specialized Care: Offers specialized medical departments and services Employment: Creates healthcare jobs for medical professionals and support staff
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Signed into law; operational Coverage: Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, and surrounding communities Funding: Federal Government appropriation through health sector budget Network: Part of Nigeria's network of Federal Medical Centres
How to Access
Healthcare services are available directly to the public. No application needed for basic medical services. Referrals may be required for specialized care.
Impact & Metrics
Improves healthcare access and delivery for communities in Jigawa State and strengthens Nigeria's health infrastructure.
Official Resources
Website: health.gov.ng Contact: Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Federal Medical Centre operates under the National Health Act 2014, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) regulatory framework, and the Teaching Hospital Scheme of the Federal Ministry of Health. Funded through the annual federal budget and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.