FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AZARE ESTABLISHMENT ACT
Act · Health
An Act establishes the Federal University of Health Sciences in Azare, Bauchi State, for health sciences education and workforce development. It targets students and healthcare professionals in the Northeast. The act seeks to improve healthcare delivery and expand education capacity.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal University of Health Sciences in Azare, Bauchi State, focused on health sciences education, medical research, and healthcare workforce development.
Who Does It Target?
Students pursuing health sciences careers, healthcare professionals, and the Bauchi State community.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the Northeast, expand health education capacity, and improve healthcare delivery.
Key Features
Health Sciences Focus: Medical and health science programs Northeast Development: Strategic location in Bauchi State Healthcare Workforce: Training healthcare professionals for the region
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Signed into law; establishment ongoing Coverage: Bauchi State and nationwide enrollment Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Admission through JAMB upon full operationalization.
Impact & Metrics
Will address critical healthcare workforce shortages in the Northeast.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Health Act 2014, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with the WHO guidelines on health sciences education and the National Human Resources for Health Policy.