Federal Medical Centre Gembu Establishment Bill

What Is This Policy?

Proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Gembu, Taraba State, to provide tertiary healthcare services to the underserved highland communities of Sardauna LGA and surrounding border areas.

Who Does It Target?

Residents of Gembu, Sardauna LGA, and border communities in Southern Taraba Patients from Taraba South Senatorial District Communities with limited access to specialist care in the Mambilla Plateau region

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Extend federal healthcare to one of Nigeria's most geographically isolated regions Reduce the health burden of the Mambilla Plateau communities who travel hundreds of kilometres for specialist care Improve health outcomes in a region with high disease burden and limited facilities

Key Features

Tertiary Services: Core specialist healthcare including surgery, internal medicine, paediatrics, and obstetrics Emergency Care: 24-hour emergency services for accident and acute illness Maternal Health: Dedicated maternal and neonatal care for high-risk mothers Cross-Border Health: Capacity to serve communities from neighbouring Cameroon in border emergencies

Current Status

Under consideration by the National Assembly. The bill proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Gembu, Sardauna LGA, Taraba State.

Walk-in or referral to the FMC upon establishment NHIA enrollment recommended Referral for specialist services Application method: Walk-in to the FMC upon establishment

Important Terms

NHIA enrollment reduces out-of-pocket costs for patients

Impact & Metrics

Addresses one of Nigeria's most critical healthcare access gaps in a remote mountain community, potentially saving hundreds of lives annually from preventable conditions.

Official Resources

Website: health.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health This policy summary is for informational purposes. For official and legal details, refer to the cited Act or Bill and official government sources.

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.