FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ZURU KEBBI STATE ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Health
A Bill establishes a Federal Medical Centre in Zuru, Kebbi State, to enhance healthcare access in the Northwest region. It targets residents of Zuru and surrounding areas, along with healthcare workers. This aims to provide quality secondary and tertiary care and reduce healthcare disparities.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Zuru, Kebbi State, to improve healthcare access in the Northwest region.
Who Does It Target?
Residents of Zuru and surrounding communities, healthcare workers, and patients in Kebbi State.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Expand healthcare infrastructure in Kebbi State, provide quality secondary and tertiary medical care, and reduce healthcare disparities in the Northwest.
Key Features
Healthcare Infrastructure: Establishes a federal medical facility in an underserved area Regional Healthcare: Addresses healthcare gaps in the Northwest region Quality Care: Provides advanced medical services to the community
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Zuru, Kebbi State, and surrounding communities Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Not yet operational. Healthcare services will be available upon establishment.
Impact & Metrics
Would significantly improve healthcare access in Kebbi State and the Northwest region.
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.