Federal Medical Centre, Achi, Enugu State (Establishment) Bill
Bill · Health
A Bill establishes a Federal Medical Centre in Achi, Enugu State, to expand tertiary healthcare access for local communities. It targets residents of Oji River Local Government Area and surrounding regions in Enugu State. This aims to provide specialist services and reduce travel for medical care.
What Is This Policy?
Proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Achi, Enugu State, to expand tertiary healthcare access to communities in Oji River Local Government Area and surrounding areas of Enugu State.
Who Does It Target?
Residents of Achi, Oji River LGA, and surrounding Enugu State communities Patients from Enugu West Senatorial District Healthcare professionals in Enugu State
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide tertiary healthcare access to underserved communities in Enugu West Reduce patient travel to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital in Enugu Strengthen federal healthcare coverage in the South-East
Key Features
Specialist Services: Outpatient and inpatient specialist care across core medical and surgical disciplines Maternal & Child Health: Dedicated obstetric, neonatal, and paediatric services Emergency Care: 24-hour accident and emergency department Diagnostics: Radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic support services
Current Status
Under consideration by the National Assembly. The bill proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Achi, Oji River LGA, Enugu State.
Walk-in or referral from lower-level health facilities 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 healthcare costs
Impact & Metrics
Improves healthcare access for communities in Enugu West with historically high maternal and infant mortality rates.
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.