FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE UROMI EDO STATE ESTABLISHMENT BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Uromi, Edo State, to improve access to secondary and tertiary healthcare services in the area.

Who Does It Target?

Residents of Uromi and surrounding communities, healthcare workers, and patients in Edo State.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Expand access to quality healthcare in Edo State, reduce the burden on existing health facilities, and bring federal healthcare services closer to the people.

Key Features

Healthcare Access: Brings federal-level medical services to Uromi and surrounding communities Secondary/Tertiary Care: Provides advanced medical services beyond primary healthcare Employment: Creates jobs for healthcare professionals and support staff

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Uromi, Edo State, and surrounding communities Funding: Federal Government appropriation through health sector budget

How to Access

Not yet operational. Healthcare services will be available to the public upon establishment.

Impact & Metrics

Would improve healthcare access for communities in Edo State currently underserved by federal medical facilities.

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.