Federal Medical Centre, Saki, Oyo State (Establishment) Bill
Bill · Health
A Bill establishes a Federal Medical Centre in Saki, Oyo State, to deliver tertiary healthcare services to underserved areas. It targets residents of Oyo North and surrounding communities. This seeks to bring specialist care closer and lessen the load on other hospitals.
What Is This Policy?
Proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Saki, Oyo State, to provide tertiary healthcare services to the underserved communities of Oyo North Senatorial District.
Who Does It Target?
Residents of Saki and Oyo North communities Patients from Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State Healthcare workers serving Northern Oyo State
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Bring specialist healthcare closer to communities in Oyo North Reduce the healthcare burden on University College Hospital, Ibadan, and Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital Expand Nigeria's federal healthcare infrastructure in the South-West
Key Features
Tertiary Healthcare: Full specialist services in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology Emergency Services: 24-hour accident and emergency department Diagnostic Facilities: Laboratory, radiology, and imaging services Training Platform: Medical and health professional training and placement
Current Status
Under consideration by the National Assembly. The bill proposes the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Saki, Oyo State.
Walk-in or referral from primary and secondary health facilities upon establishment NHIA enrollment for subsidised care Referral letter from lower-level health facilities for specialist services Application method: Walk-in or referral to the FMC upon establishment
Important Terms
NHIA enrollment recommended to reduce out-of-pocket costs Specialist services may require referral
Impact & Metrics
Extends federal tertiary healthcare to an underserved part of Oyo State, improving health outcomes for the Oke-Ogun community.
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.