FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE OGOJA ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Health
A Bill establishes a Federal Medical Centre in Ogoja, Cross River State, to improve healthcare access in the area. It targets residents of Ogoja and surrounding communities, as well as healthcare workers and patients. This expands access to advanced medical services and brings federal care closer to underserved populations.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Ogoja, Cross River State, to improve healthcare access in the area.
Who Does It Target?
Residents of Ogoja and surrounding communities, healthcare workers, and patients in Cross River State.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Expand access to quality healthcare in Cross River State, bring federal medical services closer to underserved communities.
Key Features
Healthcare Access: Brings federal-level medical services to Ogoja Secondary/Tertiary Care: Advanced medical services beyond primary healthcare Employment: Creates healthcare jobs
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Ogoja, Cross River State Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Not yet operational. Healthcare services will be available upon establishment.
Impact & Metrics
Would improve healthcare access in Cross River State.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). When established, the Centre would operate 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.